AML Investigations Analyst I — Kickstart Your Compliance Career

Coastal Bend College; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

HSA with employer contributions

Dental and Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Coastal Bend College is seeking an AML Investigations Analyst I to join the Financial Crime Compliance team in the United States. You will triage alerts, conduct basic investigations, and document case details in the AML system to support SARs and regulatory reporting.

The role emphasizes learning, accuracy, and strong collaboration while adhering to BSA/AML requirements and internal procedures. Training opportunities and ongoing development are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field; 1+ years in banking/AML/fraud investigations
• Familiarity with BSA/AML regulatory frameworks and financial services operations
• Proficiency with MS365 tools (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word)

Responsibilities

• Triage alerts from transaction monitoring systems to identify potential indicators of suspicious activity.
• Conduct basic investigations by reviewing customer activity, documentation, and transaction data.
• Document case details clearly in the AML case management system to support decision-making and audits.
• Assist in preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and narrative summaries for review by senior team members.
• Apply regulatory knowledge and company policies to daily casework and ensure actions align with procedural standards.
• Monitor training materials and industry resources to build AML knowledge.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather documentation during investigations.
• Ensure assigned casework meets SLAs and quality expectations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Analytical mindset

Team-oriented

Discretion/confidentiality

Research skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Criminology, Finance, or related field

Tools

MS365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word)

Job description

Coastal Bend College is seeking an AML Investigations Analyst I to join the Financial Crime Compliance team in the United States. You will triage alerts, conduct basic investigations, and document case details in the AML system to support SARs and regulatory reporting.

The role emphasizes learning, accuracy, and strong collaboration while adhering to BSA/AML requirements and internal procedures. Training opportunities and ongoing development are provided.