Senior Financial Crimes Investigator – AML

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Identify and assess suspicious financial activities to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.

• Oversee financial crime investigations, potentially guiding junior analysts.

• Partner with clients to mitigate financial crime risks.

• Detect data irregularities and warning signs associated with money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and sanctions breaches.

• Forward cases for secondary review when necessary.

• Authenticate client identities and clarify the nature and purpose of their relationship with the financial institution in accordance with KYC guidelines.

• Execute quality control activities.

• Engage with clients, evaluate production data, and create tailored client aids and training resources.

• Assist analysts with workflow tasks and administrative responsibilities.

• Present written work for internal and client quality control assessment, adjust based on feedback, and integrate insights into future tasks.

• Adhere to specified timelines and protocols for precise and prompt task completion.

• Fulfill AML obligations, along with relevant federal and state regulations, guidance, company policies, procedures, and client expectations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A completed bachelor’s degree is mandatory.

• Capability to thoroughly examine potentially suspicious activities, analyze results, and compile detailed Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in line with regulatory standards and client policies.

• Extensive knowledge of the financial or banking sectors and associated regulations and laws.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear narrative or written summaries that effectively synthesize recommendations and conclusions.

• Demonstrated ability to consistently achieve and surpass daily production targets.

• Strong time management abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and effective task prioritization.

• Robust analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Quick adaptability to new technologies.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work autonomously, and collaborate within a team.

• Open to feedback and capable of implementing changes efficiently.

• Fast learner with the ability to adjust to new technologies and workflows.

• Must not require employment immigration sponsorship or support, including CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1, H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, or 1-485 job portability.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and defined contribution retirement plan benefits.

• Paid time off and holidays (in accordance with local law).

• Opportunities for professional development.

• A collaborative work environment with global exposure.