Senior Financial Crimes Investigator (AML)

AML RightSource; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AML RightSource is hiring a Senior Financial Crimes Investigator to lead investigations, verify client identities, and perform QC tasks in a remote environment for North Carolina-based clients. The role offers independence, escalation authority, and opportunities to supervise junior analysts.

You will develop client-specific training materials, assist with data analysis, and ensure compliance with AML/KYC regulations while meeting strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to investigate suspicious activity, analyze findings and prepare SARs.
• Strong knowledge of financial or banking regulations and laws.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify data anomalies and red flags related to money laundering and related crimes; escalate as needed.
• Verify client identities per KYC procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Perform quality control tasks and support analysts as needed.
• Assist with client communication, data analysis, and development of client materials.
• Submit work for internal and client QC review and act on feedback.
• Meet deadlines, maintain accuracy, and collaborate in a team-oriented environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

## Senior Financial Crimes Investigator (AML)Apply: Remote - North Carolina: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-103177**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.**Application Information** Application Window: Ongoing (evergreen position). This is an evergreen opportunity. We're always interested in connecting with qualified candidates and review applications on an ongoing basis. Target Hiring Timeline: Ongoing (evergreen position). Hiring occurs throughout the year based on business needs. If your background aligns, a member of our team will reach out to discuss next steps. Applications may be submitted via the 'Apply' button above. AML RightSource will not consider applicants requiring employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that AML RightSource will not support any CPT, OPT, STEM OPT plans, F-1, H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job profitability, etc.