Senior Financial Crimes Investigator, AML

AML RightSource

. Detect suspicious financial activity and ensure regulatory compliance .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • South Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $43,888 - $69,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in detecting suspicious financial activity and ensuring regulatory compliance, with strong analytical skills to investigate and prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). Proficient in client communication and collaboration, with a focus on managing financial crime risks and adhering to AML requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial Crime InvestigationSuspicious Activity Reports (SARs)Know Your Customer (KYC)Regulatory ComplianceMicrosoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Financial Crime InvestigationSuspicious Activity Reports (SARs)Regulatory ComplianceData AnalysisQuality ControlTime ManagementProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Oral CommunicationAttention to DetailAdaptabilityTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Industry Keywords

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)Financial RegulationsBanking IndustryFraud DetectionTerrorist Financing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Detect suspicious financial activity and ensure regulatory compliance
Lead financial crime investigations and potentially supervise junior analysts
Collaborate with clients to manage financial crime risks
Identify data anomalies and red flags related to money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and sanctions violations
Escalate cases for second-level review as appropriate
Verify client identities and relationship purpose under Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures
Perform quality control tasks
Communicate with clients and analyze production data
Develop client-specific aids and training materials
Support analysts with workflow items and administrative tasks
Submit written work for internal and client quality control review and implement feedback
Meet deadlines and comply with AML requirements, laws, regulations, company policies, procedures, and client expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Strong time management skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with ability to quickly learn new technologies
Ability to multitask, work independently, and collaborate as part of a team
Receptive to feedback and able to implement changes effectively
Adaptability to new technologies and processes
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

Comp & perks

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
Work-from-home arrangement
Company-provided virtual training