What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anti-Money Laundering Officer position at Homestrong Recruitment?
AML Officer – Financial Services
In-Office | Houston, TX – Galleria Area)
Homestrong Recruitment is a retained search partner, working on behalf of a well-established financial institution to find an experienced AML Officer for their Houston office. This organization specializes in investment management, wealth advisory, and international financial solutions, catering to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, and international clients—particularly from Latin America.
About the Role :
This is a key position within the compliance team, ensuring Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations are upheld while identifying and mitigating financial crime risks. Due to the significant number of Spanish-speaking clients, fluency in Spanish is required.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and enforce AML policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
- Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) on new and existing clients.
- Monitor transactions for suspicious activities, investigate alerts, and prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) when necessary.
- Perform sanctions screening and risk assessments to identify potential financial crime exposure.
- Assist in regulatory audits, examinations, and internal reviews.
- Provide AML training and guidance to internal teams.
- Stay updated on global AML regulations, sanctions, and financial crime trends .
- Collaborate with compliance, legal, and operations teams to ensure effective risk management.
What We’re Looking For :
Why Join This Team?
If you have experience in AML and financial crime prevention and are looking for a career opportunity with a respected financial institution in Houston, we'd love to connect!
Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.