Entry-Level AML Investigator - Financial Crimes (Remote)

Job Description:

Location:

• Remote - Columbia, SC
  
  
  

Work Arrangement:

This is a remote, work-from-home opportunity for candidates located in a 50-mile radius of Columbia, South Carolina. The role includes three weeks of company-provided remote training.

Please note: Remote work flexibility is not guaranteed long-term and may be subject to change based on company needs.

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 a 50-mile radius of Columbia, South Carolina.
• 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.
  
  
  

AML RightSource is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.