Lead Financial Crimes Investigator

KeyBank

. Conduct investigations and make decisions on suspicious activity, customer transaction and behavior patterns, onboarding risk, and retention risk .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $52,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong investigative and analytical skills to assess customer transaction patterns and risks, while ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering laws and regulations. Effectively communicates and collaborates with internal and external partners to enhance policies and procedures related to financial crime detection and prevention.

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Investigative SkillsAnalytical SkillsKnowledge of Anti-Money Laundering LawsCertified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

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Hard Skills

Data GatheringReporting SkillsFinancial Crimes PoliciesFinancial Crime Detection TechniquesRegulatory ComplianceCustomer VerificationTransaction Activity Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Industry Keywords

BSAKYCFinancial CrimesInvestigative ExperienceBanking Risk Factors

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct investigations and make decisions on suspicious activity, customer transaction and behavior patterns, onboarding risk, and retention risk
Review investigations for quality alerts
Verify and validate customer information and transaction activity using internal and external systems
Formulate and clearly articulate supportable rationales for investigation and review outcomes, including SAR or customer retention decisions
Partner with Lines of Business to clarify and document client or banking relationship risk factors
Resolve matters where supporting documentation does not adequately describe client risk
Develop rapport and communicate with Compliance and Lines of Business partners
Identify and escalate conflicting or inconsistent information relative to a customer's profile
Recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and processes and participate in implementation
Perform other assigned duties and comply with KeyBank policies, procedures, ethics requirements, and client interests

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED (required)
3+ years of investigative, relevant banking, customer contact and/or law enforcement experience (required)
Bachelor's Degree in business administration, criminal justice, intelligence studies or another related field (preferred)
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification (preferred)
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification (preferred)
Strong investigative and analytical skills
Knowledge of financial crimes policies and procedures
Knowledge of financial crime situations and detection, addressing, and prevention techniques
Knowledge of anti-money laundering laws, regulations, and guidance, including BSA and KYC
Working knowledge of regulatory environments and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Data gathering and reporting skills
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate constructively
Ability to work with internal and external systems to verify customer information and transaction activity
Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement with 2+ days in-office
Prolonged sitting; frequent use of a PC/laptop; occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of items up to 10 lbs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive compensation eligibility, which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives
Benefits for which the position is eligible (specific benefits list linked in posting)
Hybrid work arrangement with flexible options when the role can be performed effectively in a mobile environment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans