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Regular or Temporary:
RegularLanguage Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)Please review the following job description:
Participates in end-to-end suspicious activity investigation and reporting process which entails timely monitoring, identification, investigation, and when appropriate; reporting of suspicious financial and/or fraudulent activity, to include money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud and/or any other financial risk or crime. As part of this process, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) develops and implements automated transaction monitoring rules, reports and other processes designed to identify activity potentially indicative of criminal behavior; investigates potentially suspicious financial activity; and when appropriate files suspicious activity reports (SARs) with Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), part of the U.S. Department of Treasury and/or refers matters to Truist's Financial Crimes Program Management for review and reporting, as necessary. The FIU performs a critical role in ensuring that Truist complies with the Bank Secrecy and USA PATRIOT Acts as well as regulations set forth by Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and provides law enforcement with key information for the investigation and prosecution of money laundering, terrorist financing and other criminal activity. A Senior Investigator in the FIU performs critical functions in the enterprise-wide suspicious activity monitoring, identification, investigation, and reporting process and is a critical touch point within the entire BSA/AML function of the FIU.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
1. Conduct timely, comprehensive investigations of customers by utilizing CIP information, occupation, line of business, income methods, transaction activity and other information.
2. Analyze customer transaction activity to ascertain legitimacy of the business and the business transactions, ensuring that the transaction activity is commensurate with the nature of the business entity.
3. Communicate results of analysis and/or research to appropriate Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) leadership including conclusions and recommendations for next steps. Prepare written analysis of research findings and make independent recommendations to maintain or exit the relationship as warranted.
4. Communicate with Relationship Managers, branch associates and others as needed to gather additional client information. Act as a point of contact for BSA-related questions and support. Assist regional contacts and business units with on-going second level support.
5. Support the development and maintenance of internal process manuals that fully document and outline all pertinent activities in the business unit.
6. Conduct link analysis, data mining and analytics.
7. Utilize a wide variety of research and transaction monitoring tools.
8. Provide information for various regulatory and analytical reports.
9. Maintain strong knowledge of all applicable current and proposed Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws and regulations, specifically as they apply to money laundering, terrorist financing and OFAC.
10. Participate in BSA/AML training that may include webinars, periodicals and self -study in order to stay abreast of the BSA/AML laws and regulations.
11. Maintain awareness of national and world events and industry trends through press releases, real-time monitoring, and collaborative relationships with law enforcement, internal or external watch lists or other relevant sources to mitigate the company's reputation or regulatory risk.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. College Degree or equivalent education, training and work-related experience
2. Six years of banking, financial industry or related experience; preferably in a branch, audit, compliance or commercial lending related capacity
3. Strong knowledge and experience with BSA regulations and related compliance requirements, including reporting and record retention requirements and understanding of how changes in those regulations or compliance requirements affect FIU management
4. Thorough working knowledge of the risk indicator trends in money laundering, terrorist financing or other related financial crime and the ability to position processes to ensure mitigation of those risks at Truist
5. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and define issues, establish facts, analyze moderately complex information and develop substantiated conclusions with minimal supervision
6. Strong investigative research and documentation skills
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, LOB managers and external entities (e.g. federal examiners)
8. Ability to work in a high stress, fast paced, and rapidly changing environment, with time-critical situations
9. Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products
10. Ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Master's degree in Business or related field, or a graduate of BB&T now Truist Banking School or other widely-recognized banking school
2. Eight years of experience in investigation, law enforcement, or commercial lending
3. Experience with BSA transaction monitoring or case management applications
4. Knowledge of SAR filing requirements
5. Strong practical or management experience in investigative functions as it relates to current and proposed BSA/AML, USA PATRIOT Act laws and regulations, specifically as they apply to money laundering, terrorist financing and OFAC
6. Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), or other specialized compliance education/professional designation
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
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The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status.
Need Help?
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Regular or Temporary:
RegularLanguage Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)Please review the following job description:
Participates in end-to-end suspicious activity investigation and reporting process which entails timely monitoring, identification, investigation, and when appropriate; reporting of suspicious financial and/or fraudulent activity, to include money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud and/or any other financial risk or crime. As part of this process, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) develops and implements automated transaction monitoring rules, reports and other processes designed to identify activity potentially indicative of criminal behavior; investigates potentially suspicious financial activity; and when appropriate files suspicious activity reports (SARs) with Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), part of the U.S. Department of Treasury and/or refers matters to Truist's Financial Crimes Program Management for review and reporting, as necessary. The FIU performs a critical role in ensuring that Truist complies with the Bank Secrecy and USA PATRIOT Acts as well as regulations set forth by Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and provides law enforcement with key information for the investigation and prosecution of money laundering, terrorist financing and other criminal activity. A Senior Investigator in the FIU performs critical functions in the enterprise-wide suspicious activity monitoring, identification, investigation, and reporting process and is a critical touch point within the entire BSA/AML function of the FIU.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
1. Conduct timely, comprehensive investigations of customers by utilizing CIP information, occupation, line of business, income methods, transaction activity and other information.
2. Analyze customer transaction activity to ascertain legitimacy of the business and the business transactions, ensuring that the transaction activity is commensurate with the nature of the business entity.
3. Communicate results of analysis and/or research to appropriate Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) leadership including conclusions and recommendations for next steps. Prepare written analysis of research findings and make independent recommendations to maintain or exit the relationship as warranted.
4. Communicate with Relationship Managers, branch associates and others as needed to gather additional client information. Act as a point of contact for BSA-related questions and support. Assist regional contacts and business units with on-going second level support.
5. Support the development and maintenance of internal process manuals that fully document and outline all pertinent activities in the business unit.
6. Conduct link analysis, data mining and analytics.
7. Utilize a wide variety of research and transaction monitoring tools.
8. Provide information for various regulatory and analytical reports.
9. Maintain strong knowledge of all applicable current and proposed Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws and regulations, specifically as they apply to money laundering, terrorist financing and OFAC.
10. Participate in BSA/AML training that may include webinars, periodicals and self -study in order to stay abreast of the BSA/AML laws and regulations.
11. Maintain awareness of national and world events and industry trends through press releases, real-time monitoring, and collaborative relationships with law enforcement, internal or external watch lists or other relevant sources to mitigate the company's reputation or regulatory risk.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. College Degree or equivalent education, training and work-related experience
2. Six years of banking, financial industry or related experience; preferably in a branch, audit, compliance or commercial lending related capacity
3. Strong knowledge and experience with BSA regulations and related compliance requirements, including reporting and record retention requirements and understanding of how changes in those regulations or compliance requirements affect FIU management
4. Thorough working knowledge of the risk indicator trends in money laundering, terrorist financing or other related financial crime and the ability to position processes to ensure mitigation of those risks at Truist
5. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and define issues, establish facts, analyze moderately complex information and develop substantiated conclusions with minimal supervision
6. Strong investigative research and documentation skills
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, LOB managers and external entities (e.g. federal examiners)
8. Ability to work in a high stress, fast paced, and rapidly changing environment, with time-critical situations
9. Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products
10. Ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Master's degree in Business or related field, or a graduate of BB&T now Truist Banking School or other widely-recognized banking school
2. Eight years of experience in investigation, law enforcement, or commercial lending
3. Experience with BSA transaction monitoring or case management applications
4. Knowledge of SAR filing requirements
5. Strong practical or management experience in investigative functions as it relates to current and proposed BSA/AML, USA PATRIOT Act laws and regulations, specifically as they apply to money laundering, terrorist financing and OFAC
6. Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), or other specialized compliance education/professional designation
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
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Who's Hiring
- AML RightSource43
- Truist1
- State of Hawaii1
- Texas Capital Bank1
- Stock Yards Bank & Trust1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in financial crimes investigator jobs.
- Knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act, AML regulations, and SAR filing requirements
- Experience using case management or transaction monitoring software
- CFE, CAMS, or equivalent certification preferred or required
- Ability to analyze large financial datasets and identify suspicious patterns
- Prior experience in banking, law enforcement, insurance, or regulatory environments
- Strong written communication skills for drafting investigative reports and referrals
Tips for Your Financial Crimes Investigator Job Search
Lead your resume with certifications
Certifications like CFE or CAMS signal core competency before a recruiter reads anything else. List them in your header or just below your name so they're visible immediately, not buried in an education section at the bottom.
Quantify case outcomes, not just duties
Hiring managers want to see impact. Instead of writing that you investigated suspicious transactions, describe the volume you handled, the type of schemes you identified, or what happened as a result of your referrals to compliance or law enforcement.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists financial crimes investigator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without jumping between multiple sources.
Filter postings by the tool stack
Many financial crimes investigator postings name specific platforms like Actimize, Palantir, or FIS. If you have hands-on experience with any of these, search for them by name so you're targeting roles where your existing skills are a direct match.
Prepare a scenario answer for SAR decisions
Almost every interview for this role includes a situational question about whether and when to file a Suspicious Activity Report. Practice walking through your reasoning process clearly, including how you document ambiguous cases and when you escalate.
Negotiate clearance and training support upfront
Some employers expect investigators to pursue additional certifications after hiring. During the offer stage, ask directly whether the organization covers exam fees or study materials for designations like CAMS or CFE, since this varies widely by employer.
Financial Crimes Investigator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most financial crimes investigators?
AML RightSource, Truist, and State of Hawaii are hiring the most financial crimes investigators right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Virginia, and Kentucky, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially high at large financial institutions and third-party compliance services firms.
How many financial crimes investigator jobs are remote?
About 96% of financial crimes investigator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though this varies significantly by employer type and seniority. Roles focused on transaction monitoring and data analysis tend to offer more remote flexibility than positions requiring in-person collaboration with law enforcement or regulatory agencies.
How do you become a financial crimes investigator?
Most financial crimes investigators start with a degree in criminal justice, finance, accounting, or a related field, then gain experience in banking operations, fraud detection, or law enforcement. Earning a CFE or CAMS certification significantly strengthens your candidacy. Entry-level roles in AML analyst or fraud review positions are the most common starting points before moving into full investigator titles.
Can you get a financial crimes investigator job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level financial crimes investigator roles exist, particularly at banks and financial services firms with large compliance teams. Employers often hire candidates with strong analytical backgrounds, coursework in financial regulation or forensic accounting, or prior customer service experience in banking. Pursuing a CFE or CAMS certification while job searching helps differentiate you from candidates who have only classroom exposure.
What does the financial crimes investigator interview process look like?
The process typically includes an initial phone or video screen with HR, followed by a technical interview focused on AML knowledge, SAR filing procedures, and case analysis. Many employers include a written exercise where you review a sample transaction history and explain your findings. Final rounds often involve a panel with compliance leads or a risk officer who assesses your judgment on ambiguous scenarios.
Where can I find and apply to financial crimes investigator jobs?
You can find and apply to financial crimes investigator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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