Investigations Analyst Manager

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Lead Investigator to manage a U.S.-based team focused on Anti-Money Laundering, Financial Crimes, and risk management. You will coach investigators, guide complex cases, and ensure SARs submission with regulators.

Build robust processes, review findings for accuracy, and communicate trends to senior leadership. The role requires strong leadership, analytical thinking, and the ability to work first shift in the U.S., with a 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present findings and recommendations.
• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to make sound, risk-based decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships across teams and organizational levels.
• Technical proficiency with the ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple investigative systems and tools.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency, accountability, and attention to detail.
• 3+ years of experience in Anti-Money Laundering, Financial Crimes, Fraud, Investigations, or related risk management functions.
• Prior leadership, mentoring, or workflow coordination experience
• Familiarity with transaction monitoring and case management systems
• CAMS certification or willingness to obtain certification
• Ability to work 1st shift in the United States of America
• Ability to work 40 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of investigators to meet production, quality, and service level expectations.
• Provide guidance on complex investigations, suspicious activity assessments, and escalation decisions
• Review investigative findings to ensure documentation is accurate, thorough, and compliant with regulatory and enterprise requirements
• Support the timely and accurate completion of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for submission to regulators and/or law enforcement
• Monitor team performance and drive accountability for quality, productivity, and risk management standards
• Conduct quality reviews and provide coaching to support employee development
• Partner with senior leaders and business stakeholders to communicate investigative trends, risks, and case outcomes
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Decision-Making

Organizational Skills

Coaching and Development

Education

CAMS Certification

Tools

Investigative Systems

Case Management Tools

Transaction Monitoring Systems

Job description

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of investigators to meet production, quality, and service level expectations
• Provide guidance on complex investigations, suspicious activity assessments, and escalation decisions
• Review investigative findings to ensure documentation is accurate, thorough, and compliant with regulatory and enterprise requirements
• Support the timely and accurate completion of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for submission to regulators and/or law enforcement
• Monitor team performance and drive accountability for quality, productivity, and risk management standards
• Conduct quality reviews and provide coaching to support employee development
• Partner with senior leaders and business stakeholders to communicate investigative trends, risks, and case outcomes
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate others
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present findings and recommendations
• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to make sound, risk-based decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships across teams and organizational levels
• Technical proficiency with the ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple investigative systems and tools
• Demonstrated sense of urgency, accountability, and attention to detail
• 3+ years of experience in Anti-Money Laundering, Financial Crimes, Fraud, Investigations, or related risk management functions
• Prior leadership, mentoring, or workflow coordination experienceExperience providing feedback, coaching, and performance guidance
• Familiarity with transaction monitoring and case management systems
• CAMS certification or willingness to obtain certification
• Ability to work 1st shift in the United States of America
• Ability to work 40 hours per week

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership and coaching abilities to develop a high-performing team in investigative roles, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing operational efficiency through process improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Leadership Capabilities
• Anti-Money Laundering Experience
• Analytical Skills
• CAMS Certification
• Investigative Systems Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Investigative Findings Review
• Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
• Risk Management
• Transaction Monitoring
• Case Management Systems
• Process Improvement
• Quality Reviews
• Performance Monitoring
• Coaching and Development
• Decision-Making

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• CAMS Certification

Industry Keywords

• Financial Crimes
• Fraud Investigations
• Risk Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Team Accountability

Tools & Technologies

• Investigative Systems
• Case Management Tools
• Transaction Monitoring Systems