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Anti-Money Laundering Specialist

Anti-Money Laundering Specialist job description

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in business, finance or a related filed and at least four years of experience with fraud or money-laundering investigations. Proven investigative and analytical skills, as well as case report writing experience, are preferred. Anti-money laundering specialists must be knowledgeable in forensic accounting, statistical data mining and risk management. Some firms look for candidates with the certified anti-money laundering specialist (CAMS) and certified fraud examiner (CFE) certifications.

Typical anti-money laundering specialist duties:

Conducting investigations of potential money laundering or fraud and filing regulatory reports according to legal requirementsDeveloping and implementing key anti-money laundering initiativesParticipating in committees to review and improve anti-money laundering policies and proceduresReviewing transaction data to detect fraud or money laundering trends to support investigationsOrganizing documentation and evidence resulting from investigationsPreparing cases for criminal prosecution or presenting evidence to law enforcementProviding testimony in criminal and civil proceedings as necessaryStaying current with regulatory compliance requirements and changes from government and industry boards such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Office of the Comptroller of Currency

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National salary range for Anti-Money Laundering Specialist

70750 - 108500

Low
70750
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
94000
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
108500
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.
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