Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics - AML Investigator

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

31d • $80,000 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Financial Services Compliance team to be a key leader in the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) for the world’s largest retailer. The AML Investigator, Specialty Compliance and Ethics role is critical to ensure that Walmart satisfies its Bank Secrecy Act/Anti Money-Laundering (BSA/AML) regulatory filings. Help build a first-class AML Financial Intelligence Unit and mitigate financial risk by conducting quality consumer investigations. What you'll do... The selected hire will work from our beautiful new home office in Bentonville, AR. https://corporate.walmart.com/news/2025/01/17/the-future-of-better-begins-here-welcome-to-walmarts-new-home-office The AML Investigator, Specialty Compliance and Ethics is an investigative function within Walmart’s Financial Intelligence Unit. As an Investigator, you will conduct comprehensive consumer focused investigations by analyzing transactions, gathering intelligence, synthesizing information, and documenting the outcome of the investigation and any mitigation actions. Conduct case investigations in a fast-paced production environment with set daily/monthly expectations. Maintain high quality work with set weekly/monthly expectations. Spot, mitigate and escalate risk to the leadership team. Work investigations that require analytical thinking. Complete open-source research and accurately apply findings to investigations. File regulatory reports to include drafting comprehensive SAR narratives with leadership oversight. Occasionally support the organization through participation in projects. Participate in continuing education and training to increase knowledge of industry changes and developments. Use industry expertise to conduct comprehensive assessments by synthesizing risk information (e.g., likelihood, vulnerability, risk impact) to evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of Anti-Money Laundering processes and procedures. Use influence to guide senior leadership decision-making toward strategic approaches for risk response and effective monitoring. Monitor trends and use effective written and verbal communication to share with leadership. Identify consumer activity that needs to be referred to law enforcement and send them to leadership for approval. What you’ll bring ...

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 2 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area.
• 2 years’ experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification (preferred).
• SAR investigative (writing and filing) experience.
• A drive to execute and to act quickly.
• Strong communication skills to interact with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams within a corporate environment.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) speaking skills preferred.
• Master's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field
• Project Management Certification
• Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive consumer focused investigations by analyzing transactions, gathering intelligence, synthesizing information, and documenting the outcome of the investigation and any mitigation actions.
• Conduct case investigations in a fast-paced production environment with set daily/monthly expectations.
• Maintain high quality work with set weekly/monthly expectations.
• Spot, mitigate and escalate risk to the leadership team.
• Work investigations that require analytical thinking.
• Complete open-source research and accurately apply findings to investigations.
• File regulatory reports to include drafting comprehensive SAR narratives with leadership oversight.
• Occasionally support the organization through participation in projects.
• Participate in continuing education and training to increase knowledge of industry changes and developments.
• Use industry expertise to conduct comprehensive assessments by synthesizing risk information (e.g., likelihood, vulnerability, risk impact) to evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of Anti-Money Laundering processes and procedures.
• Use influence to guide senior leadership decision-making toward strategic approaches for risk response and effective monitoring.
• Monitor trends and use effective written and verbal communication to share with leadership.
• Identify consumer activity that needs to be referred to law enforcement and send them to leadership for approval.

Benefits

• At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees