Anti-Money Laundering Investigator - Transaction Monitoring Operations, Money Laundering

Capital One; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an Anti-Money Laundering Investigator to support critical AML processes. This entry-level role involves reviewing alerts for suspicious activities, conducting investigations, and documenting findings. The ideal candidate will have strong research and written communication skills, with a focus on compliance and accuracy. The position offers the flexibility of remote work while requiring occasional in-person attendance. Join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining financial integrity and compliance in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in financial crime prevention, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• 6+ months of investigative or research experience required.
• Strong written communication skills are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Review system-generated alerts for illicit activity.
• Document investigative results in written format.
• Complete and validate quality Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).

Skills

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Investigative Research

Written Communication

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Anti-Money Laundering Investigator - Transaction Monitoring Operations, Money Laundering

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The qualified candidate will support various Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes for our various lines of business, which might include suspicious activity investigations, reporting, enhanced due diligence, or other AML processes. Our ideal candidate would possess AML and investigation/research experience. In addition, strong written communication skills are highly desired. The candidate will work closely with management to ensure critical functions are fulfilled timely and accurately. This role does not include regular supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Review system generated alerts to assess presence of illicit activity that may require reporting based on Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/AML requirements, conduct research as required, and document detailed results in written format
• Review system generated alerts, ad hoc alerts and departmental referrals, and address other applicable AML processes in accordance with regulations and time limitations
• Document investigative results in written format; provide sufficient research to support investigative decisions
• Complete and validate quality Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with procedures through Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)
• Escalate issues as appropriate for advanced investigation and analysis
• Build and maintain awareness of the broader context and implications of the various types of risk affecting the business (e.g., financial, legal, reputation, etc.)
• Engage with peers and team to support the AML collaborative environment
• Additional responsibilities as needed
  
  

Autonomy and Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Level Of Supervision: Occasional supervision required
• Structure Level: Structures occasional tasks independently
• Typically reports to: AML Supervisor (Sr. Investigator)
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certification
• At least 6 months months of investigative or research experience
• At least 1 year of Microsoft Office or Google Suite experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 1+ years of experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Fraud, Investigations, or as an Analyst
• 6+ months of financial services industry experience
• 1+ years of experience in Investigations or Research
• Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Financial Crimes Investigator (CFCI), or other relevant certification(s) or industry-related association membership
  
  

Are you looking for a challenging role that includes the convenience of working virtually at home? Then a Capital One Anti-Money Laundering Investigator role may be the role for you! You must be within 50 miles driving distance from our Capital One hub in Wilmington, DE / Richmond, VA / New Orleans, LA / Plano, TX / Melville, NY / Chicago, IL / Mclean, VA

Work From Home Technology Requirements:

• A secure home office environment that is free from background noise and distractions
• A reliable private internet connection that is not supplied by use cellular data (hot spot)
• Cable or fiber connections are preferred
• Internet service download speeds must be at least 5 mbps, with 10+ mbps preferred - check your download speed using a speed test. A sample one can be found here. To test your home internet from your personal computer at home, type www.speedtest.net into the web browser of your personal computer.
• Sustained ability to maintain latency less than 250 ms in voice calls is required
• Hard wired connectivity is preferred, any use of wireless connectivity must be Private (non-public) and password protected through WPA2-PSK (AES) encryption. If you have any questions about your encryption, please consult with your internet provider
• A private network is password protected where you have ownership or line of site to every device on the network
• Capital One reserves the right to request proof of internet provider, speed and service package from the associate
• Requirements are subject to change, as new systems and technology is delivered. Capital One reserves the right to modify internet service requirements with sixty (60) days notice.
  
  

Work from Home Living Requirements:

• Candidates must live within approximately 50 miles driving distance of one of the hub locations based in Wilmington, DE / Richmond, VA / New Orleans, LA / Plano, TX / Melville, NY / Chicago, IL / Mclean, VA and be comfortable coming in person whenever required with no less than 24 hours notice.
  
  

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Chicago, IL: $61,600 - $70,300 for AML Investigator II

McLean, VA: $67,900 - $77,400 for AML Investigator II

Melville, NY: $74,000 - $84,400 for AML Investigator II

New Orleans, LA: $61,600 - $70,300 for AML Investigator II

Plano, TX: $61,600 - $70,300 for AML Investigator II

Richmond, VA: $61,600 - $70,300 for AML Investigator II

Wilmington, DE: $61,600 - $70,300 for AML Investigator II

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

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