Remote Lead - Financial Crime Investigator

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus potential

Health and wellness benefits

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Equipment provided

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Financial Crime Investigator for a fully remote position within a global bank. You will oversee investigations into fraud, money laundering, and terrorist financing, directing a team of investigators and refining prevention strategies.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in financial crime, supervisory experience, and strong regulatory knowledge, with excellent reporting and leadership skills. Remote work offers flexibility while contributing to global compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminology, Law, Finance, or related field.
• Certifications such as CFE/CAMS are desirable.
• Minimum 6 years in financial crime investigation, fraud detection, or AML, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of financial crime typologies, investigation techniques, and relevant legislation (e.g., FICA, POCA).
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and identify suspicious patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of financial crime investigators.
• Oversee complex investigations into fraud, money laundering, and terrorist financing.
• Analyze transaction data, customer information, and evidence to identify suspicious activities.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports and SAR filings.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and regulators as required.
• Develop and implement best practices for financial crime investigations.
• Conduct risk assessments related to financial crime threats and vulnerabilities.
• Stay updated on evolving typologies, trends, and regulatory changes.
• Train junior investigators on techniques and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to strategic development of the bank's financial crime framework.

Skills

Leadership

Investigations

AML compliance

SARs filings

Data analysis

Report writing

Regulatory knowledge

Team management

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFE/CAMS

Tools

Case management

Investigative tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Financial Crime Investigator for a fully remote position within a global bank. You will oversee investigations into fraud, money laundering, and terrorist financing, directing a team of investigators and refining prevention strategies.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in financial crime, supervisory experience, and strong regulatory knowledge, with excellent reporting and leadership skills. Remote work offers flexibility while contributing to global compliance initiatives.