Remote AML and Financial Crimes Investigator

Placements24; Paarl; Remote; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Financial Crimes Investigator for a fully remote role. You will analyze AML/KYC cases, review SARs, and prepare regulatory reports while collaborating with global compliance teams. The ideal candidate has at least four years of financial crime investigations experience and CAMS/CFCS certifications are a plus. This position offers a flexible, remote work arrangement with opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminology, Law, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years in financial crime investigations or AML/KYC roles.
• Deep knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and investigative techniques.
• Experience with transaction monitoring systems and case management tools.

Responsibilities

• Investigate SARs and alerts from monitoring systems.
• Analyze complex financial transactions to detect indicators of crime.
• Gather and review evidence from internal and external sources.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports with findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with compliance, law enforcement, and regulators.
• Stay updated on AML/KYC/CTF laws and practices.
• Support tool/process development for investigations.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures.
• Engage in ongoing training to stay current with threats.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminology/Finance/Accounting/related field

Tools

Transaction monitoring systems

Case management tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Financial Crimes Investigator for a fully remote role. You will analyze AML/KYC cases, review SARs, and prepare regulatory reports while collaborating with global compliance teams. The ideal candidate has at least four years of financial crime investigations experience and CAMS/CFCS certifications are a plus. This position offers a flexible, remote work arrangement with opportunities for professional development and advancement.