AML Investigator

TEKsystems; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks an experienced AML Investigator with broker-dealer background for a contract-to-hire role in Dallas, TX. The position focuses on investigating complex AML and financial crime alerts, analyzing securities activity, and determining risk across trading records with collaboration across Compliance, Legal, and Risk teams.

Requirements include 10+ years in AML investigations, experience with large banks or financial institutions, SAR writing, and strong knowledge of BSA/AML

Qualifications

• 10+ years of AML investigation and direct broker-dealer case experience.
• Experience with large banks or financial institutions.
• Experience investigating securities transactions and trading activity.
• Knowledge of insider trading, market manipulation, and suspicious securities activity.
• SAR writing experience.
• Strong understanding of BSA/AML regulations.
• Experience reviewing transaction monitoring alerts and conducting end-to-end investigations.
• Ability to manage complex investigations independently and make risk-based decisions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AML investigations involving brokerage accounts, securities trading, and high-risk customer activity.
• Review alerts, customer profiles, transactional activity, trading records, and supporting documentation.
• Investigate potential money laundering, insider trading, market manipulation, and other financial crimes.
• Prepare detailed case documentation and SAR recommendations when warranted.
• Manage multiple complex AML investigations weekly with thorough research and analysis.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Legal, and business stakeholders to support findings.
• Ensure investigations comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Investigate broker-dealer and securities concerns using multiple data sources to assess risk.

Skills

AML investigations

Broker-dealer experience

Securities trading

SAR writing

BSA/AML regulations

Investigations leadership

Data analysis

Regulatory investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or business

CAMS certification

Job description

Summary:

Seeking an experienced AML Investigator with a strong broker-dealer background gained within a large banking or financial services environment. This individual will investigate complex AML and financial crimes alerts, analyze securities-related activity, and identify potential money laundering, insider trading, fraud, and market abuse risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct AML investigations involving brokerage accounts, securities trading, and high-risk customer activity.

• Review alerts, customer profiles, transactional activity, trading records, and supporting documentation.

• Investigate potential money laundering, insider trading, market manipulation, and other financial crimes.

• Prepare detailed case documentation and SAR recommendations when warranted.

• Manages 13 highly complex AML investigations per week, conducting detailed research and analysis of suspicious activity, trading behavior, and financial transactions.

• Partner with Compliance, Risk, Legal, and business stakeholders to support investigative findings.

• Ensure investigations are completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

• Investigates potential broker-dealer, securities, and insider trading concerns, utilizing multiple data sources to determine risk and regulatory impact.

• Documents findings, makes disposition decisions, and escalates suspicious activity in accordance with AML and compliance requirements.

• Collaborates with Compliance, Legal, and Risk teams to resolve complex cases and support regulatory obligations.

• Working on cases such as account takeovers, identity theft etc. 

Must-Haves Skills and Qualifications:

• 10+ years of AML investigation and direct broke dealer case experience.

• Experience working for a large bank, investment bank, Big 4 or financial institution.

• Experience investigating securities transactions and trading activity.

• Knowledge of insider trading, market manipulation, and suspicious securities activity.

• SAR writing experience.

• Strong understanding of BSA/AML regulations and compliance requirements.

• Experience reviewing transaction monitoring alerts and conducting end-to-end investigations.

• Ability to manage complex investigations independently and make risk-based decisions.

• Knowledge of securities industry regulations, trading activity monitoring, and suspicious securities transaction investigations.

• Experience identifying and investigating potential insider trading, market manipulation, and other securities-related red flags.

• Ability to analyze trading patterns, account activity, and transaction behavior to detect potential violations of securities laws and firm policies.

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited university in finance, accounting, business related

• CAMS certification major plus

• Experience in AML, Financial Crimes, Fraud, Compliance, or Regulatory Investigations within capital markets or wealth management environments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $47.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.