Job Description

AML Officer – Financial Services

(In-Office | Houston, TX – Galleria Area)

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.

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