AML Analyst

Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

Remote - Contract to Hire

We're supporting a global financial consulting firm looking to add AML Analysts to a commercial national bank project. This contract to hire position requires specific experience with AML (anti-money laundering), SAR (suspicious activity report) experience, and familiarity with the BSA (Bank Secrecy Act).

Responsibilities:

• Conduct AML investigations on high-risk customers and transactions
• Analyze customer activity and transactions to identify potentially suspicious behavior
• Maintain accurate records of investigations and findings
• Provide recommendations to senior management regarding potential risks
• Stay up-to-date with AML regulations and industry trends
• Work collaboratively with other teams within the bank to ensure compliance with AML regulations
• Assist in the development and implementation of AML policies and procedures
• Participate in internal and external audits

Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelors Degree from an Accredited University/College
• 2+ years of experience in AML investigations and/or compliance in a financial institution
• Experience in SAR (Suspicious Activity Reports) drafting
• Relevant certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or similar are desirable
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, including pivot tables, filtering, and sorting, and Open-Source Research Databases (i.e., CLEAR, LexisNexis, and Westlaw)
• Strong analytical and investigative skills