AML Sr. Investigator - Special Investigations Unit
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2025-12-05
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Finance & Banking
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Financial Crime
Overview
AML Sr. Investigator I - Special Investigations Unit at Capital One. The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Sr. Investigator I supports various AML processes, including suspicious activity investigations and other AML workflows. The role works closely with AML Supervisors and Managers to perform critical functions. The Special Investigations Unit conducts suspicious activity reporting and closing investigations for high-risk typologies, among other items.
Responsibilities- Build and maintain awareness of the broader context and implications of the various types of risk affecting the business (e.g., financial, legal, reputation).
- Review system-generated alerts, assess impact to AML processes, conduct research as required, and document results in written format.
- Write suspicious activity reports, conduct enterprise-wide reviews of the relationship, make closing recommendations, and perform other AML processes in accordance with regulations and time limitations.
- Handle issues appropriate for advanced investigation and analysis.
- Review referrals from various sources (e.g., lines of business, Legal, Senior Management).
- Self-manage a queue of alerts, cases, and closing investigations.
- Support the operation of a SIU Specialty Desk and contribute to desk guides and referrals decisioning.
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
- At least 2 years of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) experience, or at least 2 years of investigative experience, or at least 2 years of compliance experience
- 3+ years AML experience, or 3+ years of investigative or compliance experience
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
- Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) Certification
Role may be performed virtually from home. Candidates must be within 50 miles driving distance of Capital One hubs in Wilmington, DE;
Richmond, VA;
New Orleans, LA;
Plano, TX;
Melville, NY;
Chicago, IL;
McLean, VA, and be comfortable coming in person with short notice as required.
- Secure home office environment free from background noise and distractions
- Reliable private internet connection (not cellular hot spot); cable or fiber preferred
- Internet speeds: 5 Mbps minimum download (10+ Mbps preferred)
- Low latency for voice calls (less than 250 ms)
- Hard-wired connectivity preferred; any wireless use must be private and password protected (WPA2-PSK, AES)
- Private network with ownership or line of sight to devices
- Capital One may request proof of internet provider, speed and service package
- Internet requirements are subject to change with 60 days notice
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. The salary ranges are location-specific and listed for selected locations, with prorating for part-time roles. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentives. Capital One offers comprehensive benefits; eligibility varies by status. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) and maintains a drug-free workplace. Reasonable accommodations are available on request.
Capital One’s global entities and location-specific postings apply. If you require accommodation during the application process, contact Recruiting Accommodation.
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