AML CFT Investigations I

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. Review, analyze, and investigate AML/CFT alerts and cases from transaction monitoring, suspicious activity monitoring, referrals, sanctions screening, partner escalations, and other detection channels .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $41,416 - $73,851 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AML/CFT regulations and investigative procedures, with a strong ability to analyze customer activity and document findings in an audit-ready manner. Collaborates effectively with internal teams and compliance stakeholders to identify suspicious activity trends and ensure regulatory compliance.

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AML/CFT Regulations KnowledgeInvestigative ProceduresSuspicious Activity ReportingCustomer Due Diligence EvaluationRisk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Transaction MonitoringSuspicious Activity MonitoringSanctions ScreeningCase AnalysisDocumentation SkillsRegulatory ReportingRisk EvaluationPattern RecognitionAudit-Ready DocumentationEscalation Protocols

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailSound JudgmentCuriosityIntegrityAccountability

Industry Keywords

Financial Crime RiskComplianceRegulatory ExpectationsInternal PoliciesEmerging TypologiesControl GapsCase Quality ConcernsProgram StandardsEscalation NeedsRisk Functions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review, analyze, and investigate AML/CFT alerts and cases from transaction monitoring, suspicious activity monitoring, referrals, sanctions screening, partner escalations, and other detection channels
Evaluate customer activity and transactional behavior to identify unusual patterns, AML/CFT red flags, sanctions concerns, or potential financial crime risk
Conduct investigations in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, escalation protocols, service levels, and recordkeeping requirements
Document investigative steps, findings, rationale, evidence, analysis, and final disposition in an audit-ready manner
Determine whether alerts or cases require closure, continued monitoring, escalation, enhanced review, additional review, or Suspicious Activity Report consideration
Escalate complex, high-risk, unusual, sanctions-related, or potentially reportable activity to senior team members, management, or compliance partners
Assist with preparation, review, and support of Suspicious Activity Reports and related regulatory reporting documentation
Identify and communicate suspicious activity trends, emerging typologies, control gaps, case quality concerns, and improvement opportunities
Collaborate with internal teams, business partners, compliance stakeholders, management, and risk functions to gather information and explain findings
Maintain knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, sanctions risks, investigative procedures, industry trends, and program standards
Travel 1–2 times annually for department offsites or summits; occasional overnight travel may be required
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Up to 2+ years with bachelor's or equivalent
Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience
Knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, regulatory expectations, suspicious activity indicators, sanctions risks, internal policies, investigative procedures, industry trends, and program standards
Ability to evaluate customer activity, transactional behavior, account history, customer due diligence information, risk factors, and supporting documentation
Ability to document investigative steps, findings, rationale, evidence reviewed, analysis performed, and final disposition accurately and in an audit-ready manner
Ability to use sound judgment to determine case disposition and escalation needs
Ability to communicate and collaborate with internal teams, business partners, compliance stakeholders, management, and risk functions
Accountability, integrity, confidentiality, attention to detail, curiosity, and sound risk judgment
Occasional travel may be required, including overnight stays

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance-based incentive opportunity
Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities under the ADA and applicable state or local laws