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How much do entry level aml investigator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level aml investigator in the United States is $70,123.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an entry level AML investigator?

Entry Level AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Investigators are professionals who help financial institutions detect and prevent illegal activities such as money laundering and terrorist financing. They typically review transactions, analyze customer data, and investigate suspicious activity to ensure compliance with financial regulations. These investigators often work as part of a compliance or risk management team and may be responsible for filing reports with regulatory authorities. Entry-level positions usually require strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a foundational understanding of financial crimes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an entry level AML investigator?

To thrive as an Entry Level AML Investigator, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a bachelor’s degree in finance, criminal justice, or a related field. Familiarity with AML compliance software, case management systems, and regulatory databases is typically required, and some employers may value ACAMS certification. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and integrity are standout soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure thorough investigation, regulatory compliance, and effective risk mitigation in financial institutions.

What are some common challenges faced by entry level AML investigators, and how can they overcome them?

Entry-level AML investigators often encounter challenges such as analyzing large volumes of transaction data, distinguishing genuine suspicious activity from false positives, and staying updated with evolving regulations. Overcoming these obstacles involves strong attention to detail, effective use of AML software tools, and seeking guidance from more experienced colleagues. Proactively participating in training sessions and collaborating with team members can also help new investigators develop the analytical and communication skills necessary to succeed in this fast-paced and dynamic environment.

What is the difference between Entry Level Aml Investigator vs Compliance Analyst?

AspectEntry Level Aml InvestigatorCompliance Analyst
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles prefer certifications like CAMSSimilar; often requires certifications like CCEP or CAMS
Work EnvironmentFinancial institutions, banks, or fintech companiesFinancial institutions, regulatory agencies, or corporations
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in banking and finance for AML complianceUsed across finance, banking, and corporate compliance sectors
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for entry-level AML rolesRelated but broader compliance roles

Entry Level Aml Investigators focus specifically on monitoring transactions and identifying suspicious activity related to money laundering. Compliance Analysts have a broader scope, including policy development and regulatory reporting. Both roles require similar certifications and are found in financial institutions, but Aml Investigators are more specialized in AML detection.

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Senior Middle Office Risk Analyst - Global Markets Group

Western Alliance Bank

San Jose, CA • On-site

$107K - $133K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Re-posted 12 days ago


Job description

Job Title:

Senior Middle Office Risk Analyst - Global Markets Group

Location:

San Jose

What you'll do:

As a Senior Middle Office Risk Analyst, you'll help expand the Global Markets Group's Middle Office responsibilities for all products, Foreign Exchange (FX), Trade Finance/Letters of Credit (LCs) and Interest Rate Derivatives (Rates). The Global Markets Group (GMG) Middle Office and Business Risk Team is mandated to ensure conformance with all core requirements across all derivative types, both FX and Rates, as well as LCs, to include regulatory and control considerations for Western Alliance Bank's clients to be initially and continually eligible for our products, while maintaining and reviewing the governing documentation and reporting required at deal level. The position supports transaction validation, controls, reconciliation, reporting and business risk oversight across all 3 products of the GMG and partners very closely with both the Front Office (Sales and Trading) and the Back Office (Operations) to facilitate exception resolution, transactional accuracy and overall control framework.
  • Reporting and maintenance of monthly/regular statistics and revenue for all of Global Markets but specifically to expand the support and assistance of the Interest Rate Derivative (IRD) and Trade Finance (L/Cs). These expanded responsibilities will include: Working with the Treasury's Funding Desk and IRD team, assist in completing and independently audit files and folders for new IRD transactions, investigate and resolve settlement discrepancies including Cap premium payments to dealer/from client to ensure proper, final settlements, Termination settlements (similar to cap premium payments), Manual (dealer) wires for interest settlements, ACH payment research and resolution, review and send client valuation statements, reconcile dealer confirms and coordinate signatures. Working with the Trade Finance team, Quality Control on Trade and L/C fees/transactions, Audit confirmations from external audit firms, Prepare and send Monthly Trade Finance Customer report to AML team.
  • Provide support to FX Back Office when necessary. Directly assist the GMG's Director of Business Risk and Middle Office as well as the Director of Platforms and Strategy when required to gather information or liaise with external teams for new/modified or general risk and control initiatives. More specific responsibilities to include: system administration of our systems of record and other supporting applications including our bank partners' portals and Swift gateway, maintain and assist with all CRM Middle Office cases, assist with testing all application upgrades and hotfixes. swift RMA maintenance, assist in staging, set-up, or amending bulk files/requests of FX trades and/or settlement instructions. Oversee currency and currency pairs, client spread/pricing/margins administration/setup in the FX application. Evaluate Correspondent bank data, including possible netting. Setup maintain and reconcile Clients' Multi-Currency Account/Vostro (MCA) in the FX system of record. External Audit confirmations from clients and counterparties.
  • Maintain and assist with Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly reporting: Nostro Investigation Log, Client Credit and Mark-to-market reports, Vendor Invoice processing and research, Regulatory reporting, Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and general Risk updates for all GMG products, Critical Spreadsheet maintenance, as well as any ad hoc audit reporting and mitigation, Support regulatory trade reporting

What you'll need:

  • 2+ years of related experience in Treasury, Middle Office or similar field or similar field.
  • Bachelor's degree in related field required.
  • Entry level to intermediate knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
  • Entry level to intermediate knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
  • Intermediate to advanced familiarity with artificial intelligence tools and related concepts (NLP, ML, LLM, Agentic AI, generative AI, NN) preferred. Bonus if candidate has applied experience with AI adoption and AI-driven transformation in a markets/finance/investments/banking setting.
  • Advanced spreadsheet experience (Excel/Sheets/Smartsheet/etc.) including macros and advanced formulas preferred. Business intelligence and CRM familiarity: PowerBI/Tableau and Dynamics/Salesforce/Hubspot/etc preferred. Database management experience including SQL proficiency preferred.
  • Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
Compensation: Salary range for new hires is generally $107,885.00 - $133,268.00 for San Jose, CA. Salary amount is determined by specific job location. In addition, the role may be eligible for annual bonus/incentives earned and restricted stock.

Benefits you'll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want - like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

About the company:

Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands - Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank - that remain part of the company's heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank Company.

Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.

Western Alliance Bancorporation