Senior Anti-Money Laundering(AML) / Financial Crime Investigator

Senior Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Financial Crime Investigator Location: Whippany, NJ (Hybrid 4 days in office) Contract: 4+ Months Key Responsibilities Advanced Investigations & Risk Assessment Lead complex, high-risk investigations involving correspondent banking networks, trade finance, and cross-border transactions Conduct sophisticated analysis of layered transactions, shell companies, and emerging money laundering typologies Handle escalated cases requiring advanced investigative techniques and coordination across multiple jurisdictions Evaluate complex risk scenarios and make independent decisions on escalation Strategic Leadership & Quality Oversight Review and validate investigation conclusions prepared by junior analysts, providing guidance on complex cases Participate in quality assurance reviews and identify opportunities to strengthen investigative practices Act as a liaison between the investigations team and senior management, regulatory affairs, and business units Program Development & Continuous Improvement Contribute to the design and optimization of transaction monitoring scenarios and investigation workflows Lead or support projects to enhance detection capabilities, reduce false positives, and improve operational efficiency Identify emerging typologies and recommend enhancements to the financial crime framework Support regulatory examinations, audits, and remediation efforts with deep subject matter expertise Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration Partner with Compliance, Legal, Operations, Risk, and Business teams on complex matters requiring cross-functional coordination Communicate investigative findings and risk assessments to senior stakeholders and management Represent the team in working groups, industry forums, and regulatory discussions as needed Build strong relationships with internal partners to drive effective risk management Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of progressive experience in financial crime compliance and investigations, with demonstrated expertise in: AML/BSA compliance and regulatory oversight in a banking environment Complex financial crime investigations (money laundering, fraud, sanctions violations) Correspondent banking due diligence, monitoring, and risk assessment Transaction monitoring alert investigations and SAR/STR filing decisions Proven ability to independently manage high-complexity cases from identification through resolution Strong investigative instincts with the ability to connect disparate data points and identify sophisticated schemes Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior audiences Track record of contributing to process optimization and strategic initiatives #J-18808-Ljbffr Apolis