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Support AML risk assessments, control monitoring, and remediation efforts. * Assist with audit and regulatory exam readiness activities. * Monitor product and partnership changes to ensure AML ...

Support AML risk assessments, control monitoring, and remediation efforts. * Assist with audit and regulatory exam readiness activities. * Monitor product and partnership changes to ensure AML ...

Our mission is to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and shape the future of AML across the industry. What You'll Be Doing * Assist management in minimizing risk to the Bank by providing support to key ...

Support AML risk assessments, control monitoring, and remediation efforts. * Assist with audit and regulatory exam readiness activities. * Monitor product and partnership changes to ensure AML ...

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Our mission is to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and shape the future of AML across the industry. What You'll Be Doing * Assist management in minimizing risk to the Bank by providing support to key ...

As an AML/FCC subject matter expert on high risk customer segments, including correspondent banking customers, digital asset service providers and high risk retail, they are responsible for providing ...

Our mission is to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and shape the future of AML across the industry. What You'll Be Doing * Assist management in minimizing risk to the Bank by providing support to key ...

Co Manages a Financial Institution Enhanced Due Diligence Team from a risk management perspective. * Remains current and active on industry developments, best practices and standards relating to AML.

Operations Risk Manager, SVP

Horsham, PA · On-site

$100K - $200K/yr

Ensure that the Bank's BSA/AML/CFT, fraud prevention, physical security, and related compliance programs are effective, well-governed, and aligned with the Bank's risk appetite and strategic ...

Develop the annual AML and Sanctions risk assessment plans; Execute and properly document the assessments, ensuring all deficiencies identified are corrected within the specified time frame; and ...

BSA/AML Analyst I

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$33K - $49K/yr

As theBSA/ AML Analyst, you will be responsible for identifying and investigating customer transactions that represent an increased risk for money laundering or terrorist financing, primarily ...

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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for aml risk in the United States is $30.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $38.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Aml Risk vs Compliance Analyst?

AspectAml RiskCompliance Analyst
Required CredentialsCertifications like CAMS, CRCMCertifications like CCEP, CAMS (optional)
Work EnvironmentFinancial institutions, banks, fintechsFinancial institutions, corporations, regulatory agencies
Employer & Industry UsageFocus on anti-money laundering and fraud preventionBroader compliance tasks including AML, KYC, and regulatory adherence

While both roles involve regulatory compliance, Aml Risk specialists focus specifically on anti-money laundering measures, risk assessment, and transaction monitoring. Compliance Analysts handle a wider range of compliance functions, including AML, KYC, and other regulatory requirements. The roles often overlap but differ in scope and specialization within the compliance field.

What are some typical challenges faced by AML Risk professionals when working with cross-functional teams?

AML Risk professionals often collaborate with compliance, legal, operations, and IT teams to detect and prevent financial crimes. A common challenge is ensuring that all teams have a consistent understanding of regulatory requirements and internal risk policies. Differences in priorities or technical language can also create communication gaps, so strong interpersonal skills and the ability to translate complex regulations into actionable steps are crucial. Building trust and maintaining open lines of communication with cross-functional partners is essential for effective risk management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an AML Risk Analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as an AML Risk Analyst, you need a solid understanding of anti-money laundering regulations, risk assessment, and financial crime detection, usually supported by a degree in finance, law, or a related field. Familiarity with AML monitoring software, databases (such as World-Check or Actimize), and certifications like CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help professionals excel in identifying suspicious activities and collaborating with compliance teams. These skills are essential to ensure regulatory compliance, safeguard institutions from financial crime, and maintain the integrity of the financial system.

What is an AML Risk Analyst?

An AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Risk Analyst is a financial professional responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to money laundering and terrorist financing within an organization. They analyze customer transactions, monitor for suspicious activities, and ensure compliance with regulations such as the Bank Secrecy Act and the USA PATRIOT Act. AML Risk Analysts also develop and implement policies to detect and prevent illegal financial activities, working closely with compliance teams and regulatory authorities.
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Infographic showing various Aml Risk job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 8% As Needed, 8% Full Time, and 84% Part Time. Highlights an 87% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,100 per year, or $30.3 per hour.
Director, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Risk Assessments and Regulatory Strategy

Director, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Risk Assessments and Regulatory Strategy

Capital One

Richmond, VA

$148K - $195K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


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7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 134 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

72nd of 141 rated banks


Job description

Director, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Risk Assessments and Regulatory Strategy

Capital One's Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Program is a core risk management function within Capital One's Enterprise Risk Organization. Capital One has a highly motivated, mission-driven AML and sanctions team focused on enabling rigorous, nimble, and sustainable risk management, delivered through partnership between the first, second, and third lines of defense, and tailored to Capital One's products, services, risks, and capabilities.

Capital One is seeking an experienced risk manager to lead a team of AML professionals tasked with providing holistic end-to-end AML risk assessment, regulatory strategy, and control evaluation services. The successful candidate will be a visible leader who will represent the AML program with business and risk management leaders as well as external regulatory authorities.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and maintain a multi-year AML Strategic Roadmap that aligns with Capital One's innovative approach to new products and services (e.g., global payment network, international payments) and expansion into new markets.

  • Lead the delivery of the enterprise-wide money laundering and sanctions risk assessments, targeted risk assessments, and periodic control effectiveness reviews.

  • Develop and integrate dynamic risk assessment processes into AML reviews and decision making.

  • Monitor relevant financial crime regulatory requirements and typologies, and advise investigations, analytics, product, and technology teams on the deployment of controls to mitigate AML risks.

  • Lead second-line compliance control reviews, providing assurance that Capital One's AML controls are designed and operating effectively to mitigate financial crime risk and are in compliance with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) standards.

  • Serve as a key liaison during regulatory examinations, audits, and other programmatic reviews.

  • Build strong partnerships and collaborate with business, technology, and other stakeholders to reach optimal business and risk management outcomes in a dynamic and fast-moving environment.

  • Maintain and update AML's guidance for first-line assessments and product, service, industry, and transaction risk ratings.

Critical Competencies:

  • Demonstrated ability to formulate a strategic vision for a risk management, compliance, or regulatory organization while providing meaning, context, and motivation to execute strategic priorities

  • Understand and embrace the power of technology, analytics, and automation

  • Strong business judgment, analytical acumen, and the ability to evaluate complex, multi-dimensional situations and risk characteristics and to formulate appropriate compliance recommendations and advice

  • Proven capability to influence and build consensus among peers and senior leadership leveraging sound logic and analysis

  • Highly developed interpersonal, presentation, and communications skills (both verbal and written)

  • Proven ability to effectively lead teams through strategic initiatives and organizational changes with ability to connect, influence and deliver results.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree or Military experience

  • At least 5 years in legal, compliance, regulatory, or risk management roles with a focus on Anti-Money Laundering

  • At least 5 years of people management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree or Juris Doctorate degree

  • 5+ years of experience at the U.S Treasury Department, U.S. Department of Justice, or as a prudential regulator

  • 10+ years in legal, compliance, regulatory, or risk management roles with a focus on Anti-Money Laundering

  • 10+ years of people management experience

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Chicago, IL: $187,300 - $213,700 for Director, Compliance


McLean, VA: $206,000 - $235,100 for Director, Compliance


New York, NY: $224,800 - $256,500 for Director, Compliance


Richmond, VA: $187,300 - $213,700 for Director, Compliance








Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. 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 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).


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