Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics - AML Investigator at Walmart Bentonville, AR

Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics - AML Investigator at Walmart, Bentonville, AR.

Join the Financial Services Compliance team to be a key leader in the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) for the world’s largest retailer. The AML Investigator, Specialty Compliance and Ethics role is critical to ensure that Walmart satisfies its Bank Secrecy Act/Anti Money‑Laundering (BSA/AML) regulatory filings. Help build a first‑class AML Financial Intelligence Unit and mitigate financial risk by conducting quality consumer investigations.

• Conduct case investigations in a fast‑paced production environment with set daily/monthly expectations.
• Maintain high quality work with set weekly/monthly expectations.
• Spot, mitigate and escalate risk to the leadership team.
• Work investigations that require analytical thinking.
• Complete open‑source research and accurately apply findings to investigations.
• File regulatory reports to include drafting comprehensive SAR narratives with leadership oversight.
• Occasionally support the organization through participation in projects.
• Participate in continuing education and training to increase knowledge of industry changes and developments.
• Use industry expertise to conduct comprehensive assessments by synthesizing risk information (e.g., likelihood, vulnerability, risk impact) to evaluate and monitor effectiveness of Anti‑Money Laundering processes and procedures.
• Use influence to guide senior leadership decision‑making toward strategic approaches for risk response and effective monitoring.
• Monitor trends and use effective written and verbal communication to share with leadership.
• Identify consumer activity that needs to be referred to law enforcement and send it to leadership for approval.

• Certified Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification (preferred).
• SAR investigative (writing and filing) experience.
• A drive to execute and act quickly.
• Strong communication skills to interact with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Experience working in cross‑functional teams within a corporate environment.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) speaking skills preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 2 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area.
• 2 years’ experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.

• Master’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field.
• Project Management Certification.
• Supervisory experience.

702 Sw 8th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

Walmart offers competitive pay, performance‑based bonus awards, medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k), stock purchase and company‑paid life insurance, paid time off including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00–$ with potential for annual or quarterly performance bonuses and stock.

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity and being inclusive of all people.