Remote Sanctions Investigations & AML/CFT Expert

First Citizens Investor Services; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 97,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank is seeking a Sanctions Investigations AML/CFT Compliance Officer to be deployed remotely across the United States. You will help build sanctions investigations within the FIU, perform L3 reviews on red-flag transactions, identify sanctions violations, and support mitigation actions while aligning with OFAC guidance.

You will guide the FIU and business units on sanctions matters, monitor regulatory changes, and lead collaboration with related teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years' AML/CFT experience or high school with 8 years' related experience.
• Strong knowledge of BSA/AML regulations, OFAC, KYC and related requirements.
• Experience with AML/CFT software, data analytics tools, and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes the sanctions investigations program, L3 reviews, and related reporting.
• Identifies sanctions violations and supports mitigation actions with FIU and business units.
• Keeps up with regulatory changes and assesses impacts on processes and controls.
• Provides expert guidance on sanctions matters and trains the team.
• Collaborates across teams and communicates complex issues to senior leadership.

Skills

AML/CFT regulatory knowledge

Investigative techniques

Data analysis and interpretation

Quality assurance methodologies

Risk assessment and mitigation

Financial crime risk awareness

Reporting and documentation

Compliance program management

Training and development

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with AML/CFT experience

CAMS/CGSS/CCAS certifications preferred

Job description

First Citizens Bank is seeking a Sanctions Investigations AML/CFT Compliance Officer to be deployed remotely across the United States. You will help build sanctions investigations within the FIU, perform L3 reviews on red-flag transactions, identify sanctions violations, and support mitigation actions while aligning with OFAC guidance.

You will guide the FIU and business units on sanctions matters, monitor regulatory changes, and lead collaboration with related teams.