FIU AML BSA Risk Investigator

Atlantic Union Bank

. The FIU AML Risk Investigator (Investigator) serves as a subject matter expert performing a wide range of functions with a high level of difficulty and complexity into money laundering and financial crimes typologies, unusual activity, initial onboarding due diligence and ongoing periodic risk analysis.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeRichmond • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,614 - $120,515 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The FIU AML Risk Investigator (Investigator) serves as a subject matter expert performing a wide range of functions with a high level of difficulty and complexity into money laundering and financial crimes typologies, unusual activity, initial onboarding due diligence and ongoing periodic risk analysis.
Conduct end-to-end reviews on higher risk customers including but not limited to periodic risk analysis, AML investigations, and suspicious activity reporting related to BSA/AML and Fraud.
Utilizes a variety of analytical techniques, which may include internal or external software systems, to make informed decisions concerning customer account transaction activity, account balances, and account status.
Ensures suspicious or unusual transactions are appropriately identified, documented, and managed in accordance with Bank policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Partners with lines of business (LsOB) or individual account officers for additional information as needed.
Manage and navigate complex investigations Managing assignments to ensure work is completed in adherence to deadlines and quality expectations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Business or a related field preferred.
BSA/AML/Fraud Certification (CAMS, CAFP) preferred.
4 or more years of BSA / AML compliance, with focus in AML Risk strongly preferred.
Experience with the Verafin transaction monitoring system preferred.
Ability to identify potential AML, terrorist financing, Fraud related suspicious activity and articulate high-level findings both verbally and written, effectively to all levels of management.
A thorough knowledge of financial crime trends and typologies with the practical application of investigative techniques and advanced knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

General information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found by visiting https://www.atlanticunionbank.com/about/careers/benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

AML investigationsrisk analysissuspicious activity reportinganalytical techniquesinvestigative techniquesregulatory reporting

Soft Skills

communicationdecision makingtime managementattention to detail

Certifications

BSA/AML CertificationCAMSCAFP