Senior Associate Anti Compliance Investigator

Senior Associate Anti Money Compliance Investigator

Alliant Credit Union

As a hybrid employee based at our Chicago Headquarters, you will lead complex investigations into potential money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit financial activities. Identify, assess, and report suspicious activity in accordance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions programs, and the USA PATRIOT Act using analytical techniques and regulatory knowledge. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agencies to ensure timely and accurate reporting, support regulatory examinations, and contribute to the continuous enhancement of the credit union’s AML compliance framework.

• Lead complex investigations into potential money laundering and financial crime activities, ensuring thorough analysis and documentation.
• Independently assess and resolve AML alerts and adverse media findings, escalating high‑risk cases in accordance with regulatory and internal protocols.
• Prepare and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) to regulatory agencies, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct in-depth reviews of FinCEN 314(a) information requests and coordinate appropriate responses.
• Serve as a liaison with external financial institutions and law enforcement agencies regarding AML and OFAC‑related inquiries.
• Perform comprehensive account reviews in response to legal requests, ensuring alignment with BSA/AML and USA PATRIOT Act requirements.
• Monitor and analyze emerging trends in financial crime, sanctions evasion, and regulatory enforcement to inform investigative strategies.
• Provide expert guidance to internal stakeholders on managing high‑risk accounts and implementing effective AML controls.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of AML training programs, enhancing organizational awareness and compliance capabilities.
• Ensure investigative activities are conducted in strict adherence to the Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC regulations, and internal compliance policies.
• Act as a subject matter expert and maintain integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism with member‑related interactions and documentation.

Education
:
Minimum 4 years Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.

Experience
:
Minimum 3 years of Anti‑money laundering compliance or related experience.

In lieu of Education
: 6 years of anti‑money laundering compliance or related experience.

License/Certifications/Training
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Preferred – Association of Certified Anti‑Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS).

Typical hiring range: $52,300.00 to $81,300.00 Annually. Actual compensation will be determined using factors such as experience, skills & knowledge.

Benefits: Alliant provides a benefits package including health care, vision, dental, and 401k with employer match including:

• Annual performance bonus
• Work from home up to 3 days a week
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discount programs
• Time off including paid personal and sick days
• 11 paid holidays
• Education reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Adhere to and ensure compliance of all business transactions with policy and process of the Bank Secrecy Act. Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, company procedures and policies. Maintains integrity and ethics in all actions and conversations with or regarding credit union members and their accounts; complies with Privacy Act directives.

The responsibilities listed do not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

* Note that eligibility and cost of benefits can vary depending on the number of regularly scheduled hours, and job status such as regular full‑time, regular part‑time, or temporary employment.

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