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PathwardAML CFT Investigations I
Pathward is looking for an AML CFT Investigations I professional to support its financial crime compliance program. In this role, the investigator will examine transaction alerts,…
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Pathward is looking for an AML CFT Investigations I professional to support its financial crime compliance program. In this role, the investigator will examine transaction alerts, customer accounts, and sanctions screening data to uncover suspicious financial activities and ensure adherence to regulatory obligations. This position involves analyzing complex data patterns, recording investigative findings accurately, and deciding whether to escalate potential risks or file Suspicious Activity Reports. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented…
Job Description
Pathward is looking for an AML CFT Investigations I professional to support its financial crime compliance program. In this role, the investigator will examine transaction alerts, customer accounts, and sanctions screening data to uncover suspicious financial activities and ensure adherence to regulatory obligations.
This position involves analyzing complex data patterns, recording investigative findings accurately, and deciding whether to escalate potential risks or file Suspicious Activity Reports. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented risk professionals who can collaborate smoothly with various internal teams and maintain compliance standards.
Pathward operates as a financial empowerment organization focused on broadening financial availability and removing traditional barriers to access. The company supports growth and offers performance-based incentives along with comprehensive benefits for eligible staff.
Responsibilities
- Review, analyze, and investigate anti-money laundering alerts and cases generated through monitoring systems and sanctions screening
- Evaluate customer activity, account history, due diligence data, and transaction patterns to identify potential financial crime risks
- Conduct investigations following applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and escalation protocols
- Document all investigative steps, findings, analysis, and final dispositions in an audit-ready format
- Determine appropriate case dispositions, such as closure, continued monitoring, or escalation
- Escalate high-risk, complex, or sanctions-related matters to senior team members and management
- Support the preparation and review of Suspicious Activity Reports and related regulatory documents
- Identify and communicate emerging typologies, suspicious trends, and control gaps
- Collaborate with internal teams and compliance stakeholders to gather details and resolve questions
- Travel occasionally, approximately one to two times per year, for department offsites or summits
Requirements
- Up to two or more years of relevant experience combined with a bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience
Core Skills
Benefits
- Annual performance-based incentive opportunity
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
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What is the salary range for the AML CFT Investigations I role?
The salary range is between $41,415.72 and $73,850.76 per year, with exact pay determined by factors like experience, qualifications, and location.
What are the education or experience requirements?
Candidates need up to two or more years of experience alongside a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Is travel required for this position?
Occasional travel is required one to two times a year for department offsites or summits, which may include overnight stays.
What type of employment is this?
The posting specifies that this is a full-time position.
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