Senior Financial Crimes Investigator, AML

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

📋 Description

• Identify and address suspicious financial activities while ensuring compliance with regulations.

• Conduct quality assurance on investigative tasks.

• Oversee financial crime investigations and may supervise junior analysts.

• Partner with clients to mitigate financial crime risks.

• Detect data irregularities and warning signals associated with money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and violations of sanctions.

• Refer cases for secondary review when necessary.

• Confirm client identities and the purposes of their relationships in line with Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols.

• Aid in client communications, analyze production data, and create client-specific tools and training resources.

• Assist analysts with administrative tasks and workflow management.

• Submit written documentation for both internal and client quality control assessments and apply feedback.

• Adhere to deadlines and comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, applicable laws, company policies, procedures, and client expectations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A completed bachelor's degree is mandatory.

• Capacity to thoroughly investigate potentially suspicious activities, analyze results, and compile detailed Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with regulatory standards and clients’ internal guidelines.

• Strong understanding of the financial or banking sectors along with relevant regulations and legislation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create clear narrative summaries and recommendations.

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

• Proficient time management skills, attention to detail, and effective task prioritization abilities.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Quick adaptability to new technologies.

• Able to multitask, work autonomously, and collaborate effectively within a team.

• Open to feedback and capable of implementing changes successfully.

• Flexible with new technologies and processes.

• Must work from a designated home office and workspace.

• Required to work Monday through Friday during specified hours.

• 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 I-485 job portability.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Paid time off and holidays in accordance with local regulations.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• A collaborative work environment with global exposure.

• Flexible work-from-home arrangements.