AML Investigations Associate I

Madison-Davis, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison-Davis, LLC is expanding its Financial Crimes Compliance team in New York. This role suits an early-career compliance professional who enjoys analyzing transaction activity, identifying potential AML risks, and supporting investigations in a regulated banking environment.

You will review alerts, contribute to KYC/CDD processes, and document findings with clear, concise reporting. Candidates with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and interest in pursuing CAMS certification are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Criminal Justice, or related field is preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in AML, BSA, sanctions, fraud, or financial crimes within a banking or financial services environment.
• Experience reviewing transaction monitoring alerts and sanctions screening alerts.
• Working knowledge of AML investigations, KYC/CDD processes, and suspicious activity identification.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective written communication and documentation abilities.
• Familiarity with AML regulatory requirements and financial crime compliance standards.
• Exposure to correspondent banking or cross-border payment activity is a plus.
• CAMS certification, or willingness to obtain it, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support AML and sanctions investigations.
• Analyze transaction activity to identify potential financial crime risks.
• Review transaction monitoring alerts and sanctions screening alerts.
• Document findings with clear written communication.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Investigative skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Documentation

AML regulatory knowledge

Cross-border payments

KYC/CDD processes

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Criminal Justice, or related field

Job description

Join a growing Financial Crimes Compliance team responsible for supporting anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions investigations. This role is ideal for an early-career compliance professional who enjoys analyzing transaction activity, identifying potential financial crime risks, and working in a collaborative, regulated environment.

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What We're Looking F

• orBachelor's degree required; Finance, Accounting, Criminal Justice, or a related field is preferre
• d.1-3 years of experience in AML, BSA, sanctions, fraud, or financial crimes within a banking or financial services environmen
• t.Experience reviewing transaction monitoring alerts and/or sanctions screening alert
• s.Working knowledge of AML investigations, KYC/CDD processes, and suspicious activity identificatio
• n.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills with excellent attention to detai
• l.Effective written communication and documentation abilitie
• s.Familiarity with AML regulatory requirements and financial crime compliance standard
• s.Exposure to correspondent banking or cross-border payment activity is a plu
• s.CAMS certification, or a willingness to obtain it, is preferre