AML Sr. Investigator I - Sanctions Escalations

Capital One • McLean, VA

7h • Remote

About The Position

The AML Sr. Investigator I on the Sanctions Escalations team performs a second-line-of-defense risk management role, helping ensure corporate initiatives and lines of business processes comply with applicable sanctions laws and regulations. Working within the Compliance Management Program framework, the investigator decisions complex sanctions alerts, delivers quality results, and executes or participates in corporate processes.

The role is virtual from home, subject to living within approximately 50 miles driving distance of a Capital One hub in Wilmington, DE; Richmond, VA; Plano, TX; Chicago, IL; or McLean, VA. The employee must be comfortable reporting in person when required with no less than 24 hours’ notice. A secure, distraction-free home office and a reliable private internet connection meeting the stated technical requirements are required. Capital One may request proof of internet provider, speed, and service package, and may modify internet requirements with 60 days’ notice.

The posted annual salary ranges by location are $74,200–$84,700 in Chicago, Plano, Richmond, and Wilmington, and $81,700–$93,300 in McLean. The role is also eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives. Capital One states it will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certification.
• At least 1 year of sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), investigative, or compliance experience.
• At least 1 year of experience with Microsoft Office or Google Suite.
• Live within approximately 50 miles driving distance of one of the listed Capital One hubs and be comfortable coming in person whenever required with no less than 24 hours’ notice.
• Maintain a secure home office environment free from background noise and distractions.
• Have a reliable private internet connection that is not supplied by cellular data or a hotspot; download speeds must be at least 5 Mbps, with 10+ Mbps preferred.
• Maintain latency below 250 ms in voice calls; any wireless connection must be private, password-protected, and use WPA2-PSK (AES) encryption.
• Applicants must not require employer-provided immigration or employment-authorization sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of sanctions, investigative, or compliance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Fraud Prevention, or Homeland Security.
• 3+ years of experience in an Anti-Money Laundering capacity.
• 3+ years of experience in the financial services industry.

Responsibilities

• 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, including remediation or corrective action for compliance breakdowns.
• Participate in targeted validations of controls over applicable regulations and sanctions compliance testing.
• Develop an 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 providing support to more senior advisors.
• Participate in reporting activities in a support role.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being; eligibility varies by employment status and management level.
• Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED