Senior AML Financial Crime Risk Investigator (US) (AML)

TL;DR

Senior AML Financial Crime Risk Investigator (US) (AML): Conducting complex AML, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, and financial crime investigations with an accent on evidence collection, digital forensics, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. Focus on analyzing criminal typologies, identifying procedural weaknesses, leading investigative projects, and recommending actions to mitigate exposure to financial crime.

Location: Onsite in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States; occasional domestic travel and no international travel.

Salary: $72,280–$108,160 USD

Company

hirify.global is a large North American financial institution serving households and businesses across Canada, the United States, and other markets.

What you will do

• Conduct end-to-end investigations of complex AML, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, and financial crime cases.
• Collect, preserve, analyze, and document physical and digital evidence in accordance with investigative mandates.
• Assess risk, prioritize cases, apply reasonable grounds to suspect financial crime, and recommend account restrictions or other mitigating actions.
• Identify financial crime typologies, emerging risks, technology threats, and procedural weaknesses, then communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Lead investigative workstreams and projects while improving escalation, investigation, and control processes.
• Collaborate with financial institutions, law enforcement, government organizations, legal partners, and internal business teams.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in financial crime, AML, sanctions, criminal investigations, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of banking products, systems, policies, investigative techniques, evidence laws, court proceedings, and financial crime trends.
• Ability to independently lead complex investigations, resolve high-risk issues, and provide guidance to others.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, confidentiality, and risk management skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with a 40-hour workweek.
• Health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid vacation, flexible and holiday PTO.
• Banking benefits, discounts, variable compensation eligibility, and recognition programs.
• Regular development and performance conversations, training, mentoring, and access to an online learning platform.
• Respectful and inclusive workplace with opportunities for cross-training, knowledge sharing, and career development.

Hiring process

• Candidates of interest will be contacted to schedule an interview.
• Training and onboarding sessions are provided for successful candidates.
• Application outcomes are communicated by email or phone when possible.