AML Investigations Associate I (New York City Metropolitan Area)

Join a growing Financial Crimes Compliance team responsible for supporting anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions investigations. This role is ideal for an early-career compliance professional who enjoys analyzing transaction activity, identifying potential financial crime risks, and working in a collaborative, regulated environment.

What You'll D

• oReview AML monitoring and sanctions screening alerts to identify potentially suspicious or unusual activity
• .Analyze customer transactions and account behavior, determining when additional investigation or escalation is warranted
• .Prepare clear, accurate investigative documentation and maintain complete case records
• .Escalate higher-risk, complex, or unresolved cases to senior investigators for further review
• .Assist with investigations that may result in Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) recommendations by gathering and organizing supporting information
• .Review customer due diligence (CDD) and related documentation to support investigative findings
• .Manage requests for additional information, monitor responses, and ensure supporting documentation is complete
• .Perform required regulatory screening activities and escalate potential matches in accordance with established procedures
• .Conduct manual transaction reviews when needed to supplement automated monitoring
• .Identify emerging fraud trends, suspicious activity patterns, and other financial crime indicators
• .Meet established quality and productivity expectations while maintaining compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
• .Partner with compliance, operations, and investigative teams to resolve cases and obtain additional information
• .Support internal audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance examinations by providing case documentation and investigative support

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What We're Looking F

• orBachelor's degree required; Finance, Accounting, Criminal Justice, or a related field is preferre
• d.1-3 years of experience in AML, BSA, sanctions, fraud, or financial crimes within a banking or financial services environmen
• t.Experience reviewing transaction monitoring alerts and/or sanctions screening alert
• s.Working knowledge of AML investigations, KYC/CDD processes, and suspicious activity identificatio
• n.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills with excellent attention to detai
• l.Effective written communication and documentation abilitie
• s.Familiarity with AML regulatory requirements and financial crime compliance standard
• s.Exposure to correspondent banking or cross-border payment activity is a plu
• s.CAMS certification, or a willingness to obtain it, is preferre