AML Investigations Analyst I: Start Your Compliance Career

Coastal Community Bank; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Coastal Community Bank is seeking an AML Investigations Analyst I to join the AML Investigation Team in the United States. You will triage alerts, conduct basic investigations, and document case details to support SAR preparation and regulatory compliance under BSA/USA PATRIOT Act guidance.

This entry-level role emphasizes learning investigative methodologies, applying policies, and collaborating with teammates to maintain SLAs and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn investigative methodologies.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of personal accountability and ability to work under supervision.
• Interest in financial crime risk and regulatory compliance.
• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to contribute to a collaborative environment.
• Strong research skills from all available sources.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to detect patterns, assess risk, and draw reasoned conclusions with minimum guidance.
• Sound judgment in handling sensitive and ambiguous matters with discretion to ensure strict confidentiality requirements.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Openness to feedback and dedication to continuous learning and growth.

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 knowledge of AML laws and typologies.
• Participate in ongoing training and cross-training opportunities with BSA/AML teammates.
• Contribute to process improvement discussions and support department-level projects as needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather documentation or clarify customer activity during investigations.
• Ensure assigned casework meets internal service level agreements (SLAs) and quality expectations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Accountability

Interest in financial crime

Team player

Research skills

Analytical mindset

Judgment / discretion

Organization

Feedback openness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related

1+ years AML/banking experience

Familiarity with BSA/AML frameworks

MS365 proficiency (Excel/Outlook/Teams/Word)

Job description

Coastal Community Bank is seeking an AML Investigations Analyst I to join the AML Investigation Team in the United States. You will triage alerts, conduct basic investigations, and document case details to support SAR preparation and regulatory compliance under BSA/USA PATRIOT Act guidance.

This entry-level role emphasizes learning investigative methodologies, applying policies, and collaborating with teammates to maintain SLAs and high-quality outcomes.