Entry-level AML Investigator - Financial Crimes

Job Description:

Location:  

• Cleveland, OH  

• Highland Hills, OH 

Work Arrangement: 

This role offers three weeks of remote company-provided training before transitioning to on-site client specific training at our Highland Hills office. After the initial on-site period (which may last 6 weeks or more, depending on performance and company needs), you may return to remote work from home.

However, future office visits may be required based on work quality, client needs, and project demands. 

Candidates must be located within a 40-mile radius of either of our offices: 

• Highland Hills (23000 Millcreek Blvd) 

• Cleveland (1300 E 9th Street, Suite 200) 

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

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 be located within a 40-mile radius of either the Highland Hills (23000 Millcreek Blvd, Highland Hills, OH 44122) or Cleveland (1300 E 9th Street, Suite 200, Cleveland, OH 44114) offices. 

• Strong writing and communication skills to produce clear, accurate, well-organized summaries and articulate recommendations.  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

• Ability to