Senior Investigative Specialist- Operations

We are seeking a Senior Investigative Specialist to join our Financial Crimes team within Compliance/AML. This is a unique opportunity to step into a highly visible, high‑impact role at the center of financial crime risk management. As a Senior Investigative Specialist, you will lead complex investigations that directly protect the firm, its clients, and its reputation—while helping shape how emerging risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated. In this role, you’ll go beyond traditional case work to act as a trusted advisor and specialist, partnering across Compliance, Legal and business teams. You’ll lead end‑to‑end investigations—from initial detection through resolution and regulatory reporting—using advanced analytics to uncover patterns, identify anomalies, and detect evolving financial crime risks. You’ll also play a critical role in strengthening the firm’s control environment by influencing process improvements, supporting regulatory compliance (BSA/AML, OFAC, FinCEN), and driving consistency in investigative standards. What You’ll Do Lead complex investigations end‑to‑end, including high‑risk escalations and regulatory reporting Analyze transactions and client activity to identify trends, patterns, and suspicious behavior Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) and assess subpoenas and escalations Partner with Compliance, Legal, business teams, and external agencies to support investigations Recommend process and control improvements to mitigate risk Support SAR decisioning and filings in alignment with regulatory requirements Help drive consistency in investigative practices and standards Share expertise through training and collaboration with teammates Required Qualifications High school diploma required 4+ years in financial services, fraud, BSA/AML, audit, or risk Strong knowledge of BSA/AML, OFAC, and financial services operations Experience with complex investigations and transaction analysis Strong analytical and risk‑based decision‑making skills Ability to manage escalations and work with internal partners and regulators Clear written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field CAMS, CFE, or similar certification Experience with SAR filings, EDD, and subpoenas Knowledge of brokerage/banking operations or forensic accounting Experience partnering with Legal, Compliance, and law enforcement Ability to identify trends and drive process improvements Benefits Edward Jones compensation and benefits package includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short‑ and long‑term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage at no cost to associates. The firm offers a 401(k) retirement plan and tax‑advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays, provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associations are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Edward Jones