Homestrong Recruitment is a retained search partner, working on behalf of a well-established financial institution to find an experienced AML Officer for their Houston office. This organization specializes in investment management, wealth advisory, and international financial solutions, catering to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, and international clients-particularly from Latin America.
About the Role:
This is a key position within the compliance team, ensuring Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations are upheld while identifying and mitigating financial crime risks. Due to the significant number of Spanish-speaking clients, fluency in Spanish is required.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and enforce AML policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) on new and existing clients.
Monitor transactions for suspicious activities, investigate alerts, and prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) when necessary.
Perform sanctions screening and risk assessments to identify potential financial crime exposure.
Assist in regulatory audits, examinations, and internal reviews.
Provide AML training and guidance to internal teams.
Stay updated on global AML regulations, sanctions, and financial crime trends.
Collaborate with compliance, legal, and operations teams to ensure effective risk management.
What We're Looking For:
Fluency in Spanish (due to a large Hispanic client base).
This is an in-office position based in Houston, TX (Galleria area).
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Business, or a related field.
2+ years of AML, compliance, or financial crime investigation experience within financial services.
Strong understanding of KYC, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, and regulatory reporting.
Familiarity with AML software and transaction monitoring systems.
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
CAMS certification is a plus but not required.
Why Join This Team?
A well-established and expanding financial services provider with an international and high-net-worth client base.
A collaborative, compliance-driven culture in a professional and fast-paced environment.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Exposure to wealth management, investment advisory, and cross-border financial solutions.
If you have experience in AML and financial crime prevention and are looking for a career opportunity with a respected financial institution in Houston, we'd love to connect!
Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.