Senior Financial Crimes Investigator (AML)

AML RightSource • Cleveland, OH

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Financial Crimes Investigator, you will leverage your expertise to detect suspicious financial activity, ensure regulatory compliance, and perform quality control. You will lead investigations, with the possibility of supervising junior analysts, and collaborate with clients to manage financial crime risks. This position offers independence and decision-making authority in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The specific work arrangement will be determined by the Company based on client engagement requirements and may change during employment. Candidates must reside within 40 miles of our Highland Hills (23000 Millcreek Blvd) office, as there may be a requirement for a fully in-office schedule if requested by the client. Company-Provided Training (First Three Weeks): Virtual participation from home, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM EST. Full attendance and active engagement are required throughout this period.

Requirements

• Completed bachelor’s degree required
• Must reside within 40 miles of our Highland Hills office (23000 Millcreek Blvd, Highland Hills, OH 44122)
• Ability to thoroughly investigate potentially suspicious activities, analyze findings, and prepare detailed Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in compliance with regulatory requirements and clients’ internal policies.
• Strong knowledge of financial or banking industries and related regulations and laws.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to produce narrative or written summaries clearly synthesizing recommendations and conclusions.
• Proven ability to consistently meet and exceed daily production goals, demonstrating strong time management skills, attention to detail, and the capacity to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Capable of multitasking, working independently, and collaborating as part of a team to establish cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Receptive to feedback and able to implement changes effectively.
• Quick learner with adaptability to new technologies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify data anomalies and red flags related to money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and sanctions violations, escalating cases for second-level review as appropriate.
• Verify client identities to understand the nature and purpose of their relationship with the financial institution, ensuring compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures.
• Perform quality control (QC) tasks as needed.
• Assist with advanced responsibilities, including client communication, analyzing production data, and developing client-specific aids and training materials.
• Provide independent support to analysts with workflow items and administrative tasks as they arise.
• Submit written work for review by internal and client quality control teams, make necessary adjustments based on feedback, and apply insights to future work.
• Meet all designated deadlines and procedures to ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks.
• Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
• Comply with all relevant federal and state laws, regulations, and guidance, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements, as well as company policies, procedures, and client expectations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and defined contribution retirement plan benefits
• Paid time off and holidays (in accordance with local law)
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative work environment with global exposure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior