Junior AML Investigator (Legal & Financial Compliance)

Location: Washington, D.C. (On-site / Metro Accessible)
Contract term: Long-Term Strategic Contract
Immediate Timeline: Interviews Week of April 20th | Start Date: May 26th

The Opportunity:
NNR Group is seeking Entry-Level AML Investigators to join a premier compliance team in the heart of Washington, D.C. This is a high-visibility, long-term contract role perfect for recent graduates or early-career professionals in Legal, Business, or Financial Compliance. You will play a vital role in safeguarding the global financial system by identifying and mitigating suspicious activity and ensuring total regulatory compliance.

Core Responsibilities:

• Transaction Monitoring: Investigate high-volume transaction alerts to detect unusual patterns, suspicious activity, or potential money-laundering threats.
• Behavioral Analysis: Analyze client transactional behavior against established norms to identify and escalate inconsistencies.
• Due Diligence: Conduct rigorous Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on flagged transactions to verify legitimacy.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare detailed, audit-ready documentation of findings for review by Senior Compliance Officers and federal regulatory agencies.
• Regulatory Alignment: Stay current on AML, BSA (Bank Secrecy Act), and KYC (Know Your Customer) regulations, applying them precisely to daily operations.
• Cross-Departmental Liaison: Collaborate with internal legal and risk teams to gather critical data for investigations.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Pre-Law, Finance, Business, or a related compliance discipline.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret complex data and identify subtle patterns of suspicious behavior.
• Communication: Exceptional technical writing skills for drafting investigative summaries and reports.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills; familiarity with AML monitoring software or SQL is a significant advantage.
• Mindset: Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and ethical integrity.