QC AML Investigations

Description

We are seeking an experienced AML Quality Control (QC) / Financial Crime professional with strong expertise in anti-money laundering regulations, financial crime typologies, investigative processes, and case quality review.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience conducting and/or reviewing AML investigations, assessing suspicious activity, identifying investigative gaps, and ensuring cases meet regulatory and internal quality standards. Experience with AML case management platforms such as Actimize, Oracle, SAS, or Verafin is highly preferred.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can discuss their AML QC review experience, challenges encountered, and specific use cases or examples demonstrating their ability to identify issues and improve investigative quality.

Key Qualifications

• AML Expertise: Strong understanding of AML regulations, financial crime typologies, red flags, and associated risks.
• AML QC Experience: Hands-on experience performing quality control reviews of AML investigations, including identifying gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Case Management Platforms: Proficiency with at least one AML case management or transaction monitoring platform, such as Actimize, Oracle, SAS, Verafin, or similar tools.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong knowledge of AML compliance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and investigative standards.
• SAR Experience: Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and/or submitting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Investigative & Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex transactional and behavioral data, identify suspicious patterns, and determine appropriate investigative actions.
• Risk Assessment: Strong understanding of customer and account risk factors, including sanctions, fraud, terrorist financing, bribery and corruption, and insider threats.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document investigative findings and communicate recommendations.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and/or perform QC reviews of end-to-end AML investigations across cases of varying complexity.
• Review investigations involving potential money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, sanctions violations, and other financial crime risks.
• Assess whether investigative conclusions are supported by appropriate evidence and whether cases meet established regulatory and internal standards.
• Evaluate whether investigators have applied reasonable grounds to suspect (RGS) appropriately when determining whether suspicious activity should be escalated or reported.
• Perform holistic reviews of customer relationships, considering relevant risk factors such as:
• AML risk
• Sanctions exposure
• Fraud
• Bribery and corruption
• Terrorist financing
• Insider threats
• Customer and transactional risk
• Review investigative narratives, supporting documentation, disposition decisions, and SAR recommendations for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Identify investigative gaps, process deficiencies, recurring errors, and quality trends, and provide actionable feedback.
• Utilize AML case management and transaction monitoring platforms to document, manage, review, and resolve cases.
• Draft and/or review SARs in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Analyze transactional, customer, and behavioral data to identify suspicious activity and emerging financial crime patterns.
• Partner with investigators, compliance teams, and other stakeholders to improve investigative quality and consistency.
• Support enhancements to AML investigative procedures, quality standards, and controls.
• Ensure all investigations and QC reviews remain aligned with AML policies, procedures, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices.

QC Experience – What We Would Like to Hear About

During the interview, candidates should be prepared to discuss:

• Their experience performing AML QC reviews.
• The types and complexity of cases they have reviewed.
• Common investigative or documentation issues they have identified.
• A challenging QC finding or use case and how they addressed it.
• Examples of recurring quality issues and how they helped improve the process.
• Experience providing feedback to investigators or business stakeholders.
• How they determine whether an investigation and its final disposition are adequately supported.
• Experience reviewing or challenging SAR decisions and narratives.
• How they balance regulatory requirements, internal policies, and practical investigative judgment

WHY JOIN US

Matrix is a global, dynamic, and fast‑growing technology services and consulting company with over 17,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 2001, Matrix has grown through significant organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, executing some of the largest and most impactful technology projects in the market.

We specialize in the design, development, and implementation of advanced technologies, software solutions, and digital products. Our services include infrastructure and consulting, IT outsourcing and offshore delivery, training and assimilation programs, and acting as a trusted implementation and delivery partner for the world’s leading software vendors.

With deep expertise across both the private and public sectors—spanning Finance, Telecom, Healthcare, Hi‑Tech, Education, Defense, and Security—Matrix serves a strong customer base in Israel alongside a continuously expanding global client portfolio.

At Matrix, our people are at the heart of our success. We are a community of talented, creative, and dedicated professionals who are passionate about innovation and excellence. We actively attract, develop, and retain top talent, recognizing that every employee’s contribution is critical to our continued growth and future success.

Matrix’s success is built on a challenging and engaging work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities. We foster a diverse, inclusive culture that encourages collaboration, continuous learning, and growth—together.

Join the winning team. Be challenged, grow your career, and enjoy the journey in a highly respected global organization.

To learn more, visit: www.matrix-ifs.com

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Matrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. Matrix is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees, providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Matrix are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in our locations. Matrix will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Matrix encourages applicants of all ages.

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