Senior AML Financial Crime Risk Investigator – Centralized Investigations

Senior investigator conducting complex AML, sanctions, and financial crime investigations for TD, a global financial institution. Analyzing evidence, identifying risks, and leading investigative projects.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $72,280 - $108,160 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting complex AML, Sanctions/ABAC, and financial crime investigations, with a strong ability to analyze and preserve evidence while collaborating with various stakeholders. Proven track record in managing projects, enhancing processes, and mentoring team members in a high-risk environment.

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AML InvestigationsCriminal Investigative TechniquesEvidence CollectionProject ManagementRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Evidence AnalysisInvestigative MethodologiesFinancial Crime TrendsRegulatory RequirementsMitigating ActionsData PreservationProcess ImprovementConfidential Information ManagementEscalation ProtocolsStakeholder Collaboration

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationTeam DevelopmentProblem SolvingConcentration

Industry Keywords

AMLSanctionsFinancial CrimeRisk AppetiteComplianceBank ProductsLaw Enforcement CollaborationInternal ResearchEmerging ThreatsProcedural Weaknesses

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct end-to-end investigations of higher-complexity and sensitive AML, Sanctions/ABAC, and financial crime cases
Analyze, collect, preserve, and assess physical and digital evidence
Apply reasonable grounds to suspect money laundering and terrorist financing
Recommend mitigating and disruptive actions, including demarketing and/or freezing accounts through the appropriate investigative unit
Assess and prioritize files while ensuring investigative protocols are applied
Collaborate with financial institutions, law enforcement, nonprofits, government counterparts, and internal partners
Identify procedural weaknesses, industry risks, typologies, trends, and emerging threats
Lead workstreams and large or complex projects and initiatives
Evaluate processes and recommend enhancements to escalation and feedback mechanisms
Conduct internal and external research and support presentations and communications to management
Monitor service and productivity and implement continuous process improvements
Manage confidential information and escalate high-risk issues
Analyze programs, policies, and practices and make recommendations
Maintain risk management and control processes aligned with risk appetite
Share expertise, mentor colleagues, and contribute to team development
Keep stakeholders informed about project and activity status

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience
Sound knowledge of bank products, systems, policies, and procedures
Strong knowledge of criminal investigative techniques
Knowledge of laws governing evidence collection and court proceedings
Knowledge of financial and criminal trends
Expertise in AML, Sanctions/ABAC, and financial crime investigations
Ability to collect, preserve, and analyze physical and digital evidence
Ability to apply investigative methodologies and protocols
Knowledge of emerging financial crime risks, technology threats, typologies, trends, and regulatory requirements
Ability to manage low- to moderate-scope programs, projects, and initiatives
Ability to lead large or complex projects and workstreams
Ability to handle confidential information and high-risk issues
Ability to use analysis to draw conclusions and make recommendations
Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders within prescribed protocols
Ability to perform sedentary work and operate standard office equipment continuously
Ability to concentrate for long periods and read, write, and comprehend instructions continuously

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary of $72,280 - $108,160 USD
Variable compensation/incentive awards, including eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards
Health and well-being benefits
Savings and retirement programs
Paid time off, including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO
Banking benefits and discounts
Career development
Reward and recognition
Regular career, development, and performance conversations with manager
Online learning platform
Mentoring programs
Training and onboarding sessions
Competitive benefits plan
Workplace accommodations for applicants with disabilities