AML/KYC Investigator: CDD/EDD & Financial Crime

Crowe; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe is seeking a Financial Crime Investigator to review alerts, conduct investigations, and perform enhanced due diligence, under supervision. The role involves holistic reviews of higher-risk entities, sanctions screening, and applying regulatory knowledge to assess risk for financial institutions.

Ideal candidates bring 1+ year in financial services compliance, strong analysis, writing and communication skills, and the ability to work across teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in financial services, financial crime compliance, or related areas.
• Knowledge of money laundering laws: BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, SAR requirements.
• Strong writing, analytical and communication skills; ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online research; familiarity with monitoring processes.
• Ability to work autonomously and with teams in multiple locations.
• Strong data-driven decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Integrity, professionalism and teamwork in a professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Review alerts and conduct investigations or enhanced due diligence reviews for suspicious activity.
• Perform periodic holistic reviews of higher-risk individuals or entities.
• Review potential matches with sanctions lists.
• Apply data analysis and regulatory knowledge to assess financial crime risk.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant rules (BSA, Patriot Act, OFAC).
• Support delivery of financial crime consulting services to financial institutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the employer.

Skills

Financial crime knowledge

SAR investigations

Regulatory knowledge (BSA/USA PATRIOT/

Analytical writing

Data analysis

MS Office

Research skills

Communication across teams

Decision making under pressure

Education

High School Diploma

Associate/Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Actimize

Verafin

Fiserv

FCRM

Jack Henry Yellow Hammer

Patriot Officer

CLEAR

LexisNexis

World-Check

Job description

Crowe is seeking a Financial Crime Investigator to review alerts, conduct investigations, and perform enhanced due diligence, under supervision. The role involves holistic reviews of higher-risk entities, sanctions screening, and applying regulatory knowledge to assess risk for financial institutions.

Ideal candidates bring 1+ year in financial services compliance, strong analysis, writing and communication skills, and the ability to work across teams in a dynamic environment.