Senior AML Investigator — Remote & SAR Expert

AML RightSource; Yorktown (VA); Remote; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

PTO

Professional development

Job summary

AML RightSource is seeking a Senior Financial Crimes Investigator to detect and analyze suspicious activity, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead investigations with potential supervision of junior analysts. You will collaborate with clients to manage financial crime risks and perform quality control, while providing training materials.

This is a remote, home-based role with independence and strong decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to investigate potentially suspicious activity, analyze findings, and prepare SARs in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of financial or banking regulations and laws.
• Clear written and oral communication to synthesize recommendations.
• Proven ability to meet daily production goals and prioritize tasks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify data anomalies and red flags related to AML/CTF, escalating cases for second-level review as needed.
• Verify client identities to comply with KYC procedures.
• Perform quality control tasks as needed.
• Assist with client communication, analyze production data, and develop 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 QA teams and apply feedback.
• Meet deadlines and contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Comply with AML regulations and client expectations.

Skills

Investigations

SAR writing

AML/KYC knowledge

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

AML RightSource is seeking a Senior Financial Crimes Investigator to detect and analyze suspicious activity, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead investigations with potential supervision of junior analysts. You will collaborate with clients to manage financial crime risks and perform quality control, while providing training materials.

This is a remote, home-based role with independence and strong decision-making in a fast-paced environment.