Senior AML Investigator – Special Investigations Unit

Capital One

AML Senior Investigator role at Capital One involves supporting various AML processes and conducting investigations. Responsibilities include writing reports and self-managing investigation queues.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeIllinois, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $74,200 - $84,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support various AML processes including suspicious activity investigations and other AML processes.
Collaborate with AML Supervisors and Managers to perform critical functions.
Conduct suspicious activity reporting and closing investigations for high-risk typologies.
Review system-generated alerts, assess impact to AML processes, and document results.
Write suspicious activity reports, make closing recommendations, and conduct enterprise-wide reviews.
Self-manage a queue of alerts, cases, and closing investigations.
Conduct presentations to Senior Leadership and/or Legal.
Help maintain operations of a SIU Specialty Desk and keep desk guides current.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
At least 2 years of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) or Fraud investigative experience filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
At least 1 year of Microsoft Office or Google Suite experience.
3+ years AML or Fraud investigative experience filing SARs preferred.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Financial Crimes Investigator (CFCI), or relevant certification(s) or industry-related association membership preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive benefits supporting total well-being.
Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)Fraud investigationSuspicious Activity Reports (SARs)Investigative reportingCase management

Soft Skills

CollaborationPresentation skillsSelf-management

Certifications

High School DiplomaGEDAssociation of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)Certified Financial Crimes Investigator (CFCI)