AML Alert Analyst: Detect & Investigate Financial Crime

Ameris Bank; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Volunteer/Service Day

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Ameris Bank is seeking an AML Analyst to evaluate alerted activity from monitoring systems and to escalate suspicious cases as needed. The role requires a strong understanding of BSA/AML rules and the ability to document analyses clearly for risk decisions.

The ideal candidate holds 2+ years of AML experience and a CAMS or CFE certification, or substantial equivalent experience. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, with prior banking experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct AML experience.
• CAMS (ACAMS) or CFE (ACFE) certification, or 7+ years of direct AML experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of alerted customer activity generated from transaction monitoring software.
• Ensure timely identification and escalation of unusual activity.
• Review manual reports for unusual activity and escalation.
• Analyze customer activity to determine if it is unusual and requires escalation.
• Draft reports and document analysis to support decisions.
• Collaborate with front line staff to gather information for alert assessment.

Skills

AML compliance

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Self-starter

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Accounting/Finance/Criminal Justice

CAMS or CFE certification

Tools

Banking systems

Job description

Ameris Bank is seeking an AML Analyst to evaluate alerted activity from monitoring systems and to escalate suspicious cases as needed. The role requires a strong understanding of BSA/AML rules and the ability to document analyses clearly for risk decisions.

The ideal candidate holds 2+ years of AML experience and a CAMS or CFE certification, or substantial equivalent experience. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, with prior banking experience preferred.