Entry-level AML Investigator - Financial Crimes

Location:  

• Remote - Ohio, U.S.

​(Candidates must currently reside in Ohio; relocation assistance is not available.) 

About the Role:  

No prior experience required! We offer comprehensive on-the-job training to help you develop your skills in financial crime compliance. As an Entry-level AML Investigator, you'll analyze financial transactions, identify suspicious activity, and ensure compliance with regulatory policies, including KYC.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Evaluate and monitor transactional activity to identify potential suspicious activity. 

• Verify client identities and assess their relationships with financial institutions for Know your Customer (KYC) purposes. 

• Interpret and implement client-operating policies related to financial data. 

• Identify data anomalies and red flags for money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, sanctions violations, and escalate for second level review. 

• Write clear, concise reports summarizing findings and recommendations. 

• Use basic Excel functions and technology applications (Microsoft, internet) for analysis. 

• Adhere to designated timeframes and procedures to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks. 

• Submit written work product for review by internal quality control teams and make necessary adjustments based on feedback. 

• Meet production and quality standards while working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. 

• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations and company policies, and client requirements related to Anti-Money Laundering. 

What You Bring (Minium Qualifications) 

• Bachelor’s Degree required. 

• Must currently reside in Ohio.

• Strong writing and communication skills to produce clear, accurate, well-organized summaries and articulate recommendations.  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

• Ability to accept feedback positively and implement necessary changes quickly.  

• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills. 

• Technical aptitude for using Microsoft Excel and other technology tools.  

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment. 

• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to feedback, new technologies and processes.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Ability to adapt to change quickly and identify opportunities for improvement. 

• Demonstrated experience in MS Excel, including pivot tables, macros, filtering, and sorting.  

• Strong entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative mindset. 

• Knowledge of effective internet search techniques.  

Normal Working Hours and Conditions: 

Core hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with potential flexibility required based on operational needs across different time zones. 

About Us: 

We are AML RightSource, the leading technology-enabled managed services firm focused on fighting financial crime for our clients and the world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and operating across the globe, we are a trusted partner to our financial institution, FinTech, money service business, and corporate clients. 

Using a blend of highly trained anti-financial crime professionals, cutting-edge technology tools, and industry-leading consultants, we help clients with their AML/BSA, transaction monitoring, client onboarding (KYC), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and risk management needs. 

We support clients in meeting day-to-day compliance tasks, urgent projects, and strategic changes. Globally, our staff of more than 4,000 highly trained analysts and subject matter experts is the industry's largest group of full-time compliance professionals. Together with our clients, we are Reimagining Compliance. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods. 

• Prolonged use of computers and office equipment. 

• Occasional lifting, bending, and reaching required.