AML Alert & Investigations Analyst

Ameris-Bank-1; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Sick and Vacation Leave

Volunteer/Service Day

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Ameris Bank is seeking an AML Analyst to assess alerted customer activity and identify unusual patterns. You will document analyses and escalate risks while working with frontline staff to gather information. A CAMS certification and 2+ years of AML experience are preferred.

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required, with strong communication and analytical skills. The role supports the bank's efforts to comply with BSA/AML regulations and prevent financial crimes, offering opportunities for

Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct AML experience.
• CAMS certification (ACAMS) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of alerted customer activity from transaction monitoring software.
• Identify and escalate unusual activity in a timely manner.
• Draft reports and document analyses to support decisions.

Skills

AML compliance

CAMS certification

Financial crimes knowledge

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

CAMS certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ameris Bank is seeking an AML Analyst to assess alerted customer activity and identify unusual patterns. You will document analyses and escalate risks while working with frontline staff to gather information. A CAMS certification and 2+ years of AML experience are preferred.

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required, with strong communication and analytical skills. The role supports the bank's efforts to comply with BSA/AML regulations and prevent financial crimes, offering opportunities for