Entry-Level AML Investigator (Remote, Training Provided)

Braintrust; United States; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Braintrust is seeking an entry-level financial crime compliance analyst to join our team and support Know Your Customer (KYC) checks. You’ll review transactions, verify customer identities and assess relationships with financial institutions.

No AML experience is required; comprehensive training is provided. You’ll research unusual activity, write clear reports, and use Excel to organize and analyze information.

Qualifications

• A completed four-year bachelor’s degree. Early-career master’s graduates are also welcome.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written and verbal communication skills, with close attention to detail.
• Proficiency with basic Microsoft Excel functions and familiarity with Office tools.
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently, collaborate and adapt to feedback.
• Advanced Excel skills, such as pivot tables, filtering and sorting, and strong research skills are a plus.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Employer sponsorship for employment-based immigration status is not available for this position, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Review transactions, verify customer identities and assess relationships with financial institutions.
• Research unusual activity and identify indicators of money laundering, fraud, terrorist financing or sanctions violations for escalation.
• Write clear reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Use basic Excel functions and other technology tools to organize and analyze information.
• Follow client procedures, applicable regulations and quality standards. Incorporate feedback from quality reviewers and meet production deadlines.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent learner

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree welcome

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Build a career in financial crime compliance with a confidential employer. You’ll review financial transactions, identify potentially suspicious activity, and support Know Your Customer (KYC) checks. No prior AML experience is required. Comprehensive training is provided.

What you’ll do

• Review transactions, verify customer identities and assess relationships with financial institutions.
• Research unusual activity and identify indicators of money laundering, fraud, terrorist financing or sanctions violations for escalation.
• Write clear reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Use basic Excel functions and other technology tools to organize and analyze information.
• Follow client procedures, applicable regulations and quality standards. Incorporate feedback from quality reviewers and meet production deadlines.

What you’ll bring

• A completed four-year bachelor’s degree. Early-career master’s graduates are also welcome.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written and verbal communication skills, with close attention to detail.
• Proficiency with basic Microsoft Excel functions and familiarity with Office tools.
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently, collaborate and adapt to feedback.
• Advanced Excel skills, such as pivot tables, filtering and sorting, and strong research skills are a plus.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Employer sponsorship for employment-based immigration status is not available for this position, now or in the future.

Work arrangement and schedule

• Full-time opportunity, with remote, hybrid or in-office arrangements determined by client requirements and subject to change.
• Candidates located within 40 miles of the sites in Highland Hills, Ohio; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; or Phoenix, Arizona may be required to work in-office.
• Training: Three weeks of virtual training from home. Full attendance and active participation are required.
• Regular schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, subject to operational needs.

Compensation And Benefits

• Starting salary: $40,000 per year, increasing to $42,000 upon successful completion of the 90-day probationary period and satisfaction of performance requirements.
• Health, dental and vision coverage.
• Defined-contribution retirement plan.
• Paid time off and holidays in accordance with local law.
• Professional development opportunities.

Applying

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