Anti- Laundering Investigator at Capital One Chicago, IL
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-07-10
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Finance & Banking
Responsibilities
- Review system generated alerts to assess presence of illicit activity that may require reporting based on BSA/AML requirements, conduct research as required, and document detailed results in written format.
- Review system generated alerts, ad hoc alerts and departmental referrals, and address other applicable AML processes in accordance with regulations and time limitations.
- Document investigative results in written format; provide sufficient research to support investigative decisions.
- Complete and validate quality Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with procedures through FinCEN.
- Escalate issues as appropriate for advanced investigation and analysis.
- Build and maintain awareness of the broader context and implications of the various types of risk affecting the business (financial, legal, reputation, etc.).
- Engage with peers and team to support the AML collaborative environment.
- Additional responsibilities as needed.
- Level Of Supervision:
Occasional supervision required. - Structure Level: Structures occasional tasks independently.
- Typically reports to: AML Supervisor (Sr. Investigator).
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certification.
- At least 6 months of investigative or research experience.
- At least 1 year of Microsoft Office or Google Suite experience.
- Bachelor's degree.
- 1+ years of experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Fraud, Investigations, or as an Analyst.
- 6+ months of financial services industry experience.
- 1+ years of experience in Investigations or Research.
- ACAMS, CFE, CFCI, or other relevant certification(s) or industry-related association membership.
Candidates must live within 50 miles driving distance of one of the hub locations based in Wilmington, DE / Richmond, VA / New Orleans, LA / Plano, TX / Jericho, NY / Chicago, IL / Mclean, VA / Riverwoods, IL and be comfortable coming in person whenever required with no less than 24 hours notice.
Work From Home Technology Requirements- A secure home office environment that is free from background noise and distractions.
- A reliable private internet connection that is not supplied by use cellular data (hot spot).
- Cable or fiber connections are preferred.
- Internet service download speeds must be at least 5 mbps, with 10+ mbps preferred - check your download speed using a speed test. A sample one can be found here. To test your home internet from your personal computer at home, type into the web browser of your personal computer.
- Sustained ability to maintain latency less than 250 ms in voice calls is required.
- Hard wired connectivity is preferred, any use of wireless connectivity must be Private (non-public) and password protected through WPA2-PSK (AES) encryption. If you have any questions about your encryption, please consult with your internet provider.
- A private network is password protected where you have ownership or line of site to every device on the network.
- Capital One reserves the right to request proof of internet provider, speed and service package from the associate.
- Requirements are subject to change, as new systems and technology is delivered. Capital One reserves the right to modify internet service requirements with sixty (60) days notice.
Candidates must live within 50 miles driving distance of one of the hub locations based in Wilmington, DE / Richmond, VA / New Orleans, LA / Plano, TX / Jericho, NY / Chicago, IL / Mclean, VA / Riverwoods, IL and be comfortable coming in person whenever required with no less than 24 hours notice.
Salary- Chicago, IL: $61,600 - $70,300 for AML Investigator II
- Jericho, NY: $74,000 - $84,400 for AML Investigator II
- McLean, VA: $67,900 - $77,400 for AML Investigator II
- New Orleans, LA: $61,600 - $70,300 for AML Investigator II
- Plano, TX: $61,600 - $70,300 for AML Investigator II
- Richmond, VA: $61,600 - $70,300 for AML Investigator II
- Riverwoods, IL: $61,600 - $70,300 for AML Investigator II
- Wilmington, DE: $61,600 - $70,300 for AML Investigator II
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law;
San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections ;
New York City’s Fair Chance Act;
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