Anti-Money Laundering Investigator

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Quality Assurance Investigator to join our team on a remote contract basis for 6 or more months. The role emphasizes thorough review and validation of AML case investigations to ensure compliance and quality in financial services operations.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly verify the completeness and precision of AML case files through independent research and evaluation of supporting documents, ensuring the narrative addresses all risk factors and is understandable to auditors and regulators.
• Deliver consistent qualitative feedback to case Investigators following established QA protocols, and coordinate with the Team Lead to clarify Exception findings and guide necessary case corrections.
• Exercise sound judgment when assessing Investigator narratives and documentation against established QA Core Competencies, including analysis of transactional activities and potential red flags.
• Ensure Investigators address all Exception issues appropriately, while meeting both production and quality review standards, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure effective communication and process alignment.
• Evaluate case reviews and final dispositions for appropriateness, maintaining thorough knowledge of AML typologies related to correspondent banking and wealth management, while staying updated on relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
• Uphold professional integrity, responsibility, and contribute to a respectful and courteous workplace environment.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• At least 5 years of AML experience within the financial services sector.
• 3 to 5 or more years conducting AML transaction monitoring investigations, preferably within retail banking, including drafting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and/or performing quality assurance reviews.
• Experience with broker/dealer transaction monitoring considered a plus.
• Bachelor's degree or comparable professional experience in financial services, investigations, or law enforcement.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience performing detailed AML investigations and preparing SAR narratives.
• Background in supervising others’ work and providing constructive feedback, especially in QA or second-level review capacities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical abilities to assess complex financial data.

Compensation and Duration

This is a contract role with a pay range of $43 to $48 per hour and a minimum engagement of six months.