Senior Financial Crimes Investigator (AML)

AML RightSource; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Global exposure

Job summary

AML RightSource is seeking a Senior Financial Crimes Investigator to lead investigations, ensure regulatory compliance, and perform quality control while collaborating with clients to manage money-laundering and other financial crime risks.

This remote role requires a bachelor’s degree and strong communication skills. Training occurs the first three weeks, followed by core hours 8:00 AM–5:00 PM local time, Monday–Friday, with a globally oriented, team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to thoroughly investigate potentially suspicious activities and prepare SARs.
• Strong knowledge of financial/banking regulations and laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for clear summaries.
• Proven ability to meet daily production goals with attention to detail.
• Analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Word; quick to learn new tech.
• Able to multitask, work independently and within a team.
• Receptive to feedback and adaptable to new processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify data anomalies and red flags for money laundering, financing, fraud, and sanctions.
• Verify client identities per KYC procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Perform quality control tasks as needed.
• Assist with advanced duties, client communications and training materials.
• Provide support to analysts and handle workflow items and admin tasks.
• Submit work for internal and client QC review and implement feedback.
• Meet deadlines and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Comply with AML laws and company policies across jurisdictions.

Skills

Investigation skills

AML knowledge

KYC procedures

SARs preparation

Quality control

Client communication

Data analysis

Time management

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

As a Senior Financial Crimes Investigator, you will leverage your expertise to detect suspicious financial activity, ensure regulatory compliance, and perform quality control. You will lead investigations, with the possibility of supervising junior analysts, and collaborate with clients to manage financial crime risks. This position offers independence and decision‑making authority in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Work Arrangement & Schedule

This is a work-from-home position. Employees are expected to work from their designated home address. To protect client and company information, work must be performed from the employee's designated home workspace and not from temporary, shared, or alternate locations.

Company-Provided Training (First Three Weeks)

Virtual participation from home, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM EST. Full attendance and active engagement are required throughout this period.

Core Hours (After Training)

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time (subject to operational needs).

Key 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 as they arise.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to thoroughly investigate potentially suspicious activities, analyze findings, and prepare detailed Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in compliance with regulatory requirements and clients’ internal policies.
• 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.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Capable of multitasking, working independently, and collaborating as part of a team to establish cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Receptive to feedback and able to implement changes effectively.
• Quick learner with adaptability to new technologies and processes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $43,888 - $69,000 annually (based on experience)
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and defined contribution retirement plan benefits
• Paid time off and holidays (in accordance with local law)
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative work environment with global exposure

About Us

AML RightSource is the leading technology-enabled managed services firm focused on fighting financial crime. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we operate globally as a trusted partner to financial institutions, FinTechs, and corporations. Our team of 7,000+ compliance professionals combines expertise, technology, and consulting to help clients with AML/BSA, transaction monitoring, KYC, EDD, and risk management. Together, we are Reimagining Compliance.

AML RightSource will not consider applicants requiring employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer & Accessibility

AML RightSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination. We are committed to providing accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout all aspects of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please email or discuss your needs when contacted for an interview.