Senior AML Investigator – Sanctions Escalations

Capital One

. Review and decision complex sanctions alerts .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $74,200 - $93,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sanctions compliance, regulatory reporting, and investigative processes, with a strong understanding of the Compliance Risk Management Framework and applicable sanctions laws. Proficient in data analysis and documentation to support compliance activities and remediation efforts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sanctions ExperienceAnti-Money Laundering (AML) ExperienceRegulatory ReportingCompliance Risk Management FrameworkMicrosoft Office or Google Suite

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Hard Skills

Sanctions ComplianceRegulatory ReportingData AnalysisInvestigative ExperienceCompliance Documentation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGoogle Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesComplianceFraud PreventionCriminal JusticeHomeland Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and decision complex sanctions alerts
Accurately document alert decisioning and deliver high-quality results
Assist with relevant regulatory reporting
Work with senior advisors to support lines of business in applying sanctions compliance requirements
Support remediation and corrective action for compliance breakdowns
Participate in targeted control validations and sanctions compliance testing
Develop understanding of the Compliance Risk Management Framework and applicable sanctions laws and regulations
Assist in capturing, maintaining, and analyzing sanctions compliance data
Participate in projects by supporting more senior advisors
Participate in reporting activities in a support role

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
At least 1 year of sanctions experience, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) experience, investigative experience, or compliance experience
At least 1 year of experience with Microsoft Office or Google Suite
Preferred: 3+ years sanctions, investigative, or compliance experience
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Fraud Prevention, or Homeland Security
Preferred: 3+ years of experience in an Anti-Money Laundering capacity
Preferred: 3+ years of experience in the Financial Services industry
Must live within approximately 50 miles driving distance of a hub in Wilmington, DE, Richmond, VA, Plano, TX, Chicago, IL, or McLean, VA
Must be comfortable coming in person whenever required with no less than 24 hours' notice
Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position
Secure home office environment free from background noise and distractions
Reliable private internet connection not supplied by cellular data/hot spot
Internet download speeds of at least 5 Mbps; 10+ Mbps preferred
Sustained ability to maintain latency below 250 ms in voice calls
Private, password-protected WPA2-PSK (AES) wireless connectivity if wireless is used
Private network with ownership of or line of sight to every device on the network

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Virtual work from home
Home office work arrangement
Private internet connection and secure home office requirements
Cable or fiber internet preferred
Hard-wired connectivity preferred
Flexible ability to come into the hub when required with at least 24 hours' notice