Senior AML Investigator – Special Investigations Unit

Capital One

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Senior Investigator I role focused on suspicious activity investigations. Collaborating with AML Supervisors and helping maintain operations in the Special Investigations Unit.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeMcLean • Illinois, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $74,200 - $84,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support various AML processes including suspicious activity investigations
Review system generated alerts and conduct research as required
Write suspicious activity reports and make closing recommendations
Manage a queue of alerts, cases, and investigations
Conduct presentations to Senior Leadership
Help maintain operations of a SIU Specialty Desk

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)
Relevant certification(s) such as Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Financial Crimes Investigator (CFCI) (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Comprehensive and competitive benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)Fraud investigationSuspicious Activity Reports (SARs)ResearchPresentation skills

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizational skillsLeadership

Certifications

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