Senior AML Investigator — Remote, High-Impact Compliance

AML RightSource, LLC; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Global exposure

Retirement plan

Job summary

AML RightSource is seeking a Senior Financial Crimes Investigator to detect suspicious activity, conduct SARs, and ensure AML/KYC compliance. You may lead investigations and supervise junior analysts, collaborating with clients to manage financial crime risks.

This role offers independence in a fast-paced environment with remote work from your home address and standard core hours. You will review data, communicate findings, and uphold regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to thoroughly investigate potentially suspicious activities, analyze findings, and prepare detailed SARs in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of financial or banking industries and related regulations and laws.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to produce narrative or written summaries clearly synthesizing recommendations and conclusions.
• Proven ability to consistently meet and exceed daily production goals, demonstrating strong time management skills, attention to detail, and the capacity to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Identify data anomalies and red flags related to money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and sanctions violations, escalating cases for second-level review as appropriate.
• Verify client identities to understand the nature and purpose of their relationship with the financial institution, ensuring compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures.
• Perform quality control (QC) tasks as needed.
• Assist with advanced responsibilities, including client communication, analyzing production data, and developing client-specific aids and training materials.
• Provide independent support to analysts with workflow items and administrative tasks.
• Submit written work for review by internal and client quality control teams, make necessary adjustments based on feedback, and apply insights to future work.
• Meet all designated deadlines and procedures to ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks.
• Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
• Comply with all relevant federal and state laws, regulations, and guidance, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements, as well as company policies, procedures, and client expectations.

Skills

Investigations

KYC

SARs

Time management

Analytical thinking

Communication

MS Office

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

AML RightSource is seeking a Senior Financial Crimes Investigator to detect suspicious activity, conduct SARs, and ensure AML/KYC compliance. You may lead investigations and supervise junior analysts, collaborating with clients to manage financial crime risks.

This role offers independence in a fast-paced environment with remote work from your home address and standard core hours. You will review data, communicate findings, and uphold regulatory requirements.