AML Alert & Investigations Analyst

Ameris Bank; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ameris Bank is seeking an AML analyst to assess alerted activity and identify unusual patterns. You will escalate findings and draft clear reports to support decisions.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in AML, a relevant degree, and CAMS/CFE certification. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with frontline staff in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct AML experience.
• CAMS (ACAMS) or CFE (ACFE) certification, or 7+ years of direct AML experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Criminal Justice or related field required.
• CAMS or CFE certification.

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 make independent judgements of whether the activity is unusual and requires escalation.
• Draft reports and documenting analysis in a logical manner that sufficiently supports decisions.
• Work with front line staff to obtain any information that would be helpful during the alert assessment and analysis.
• Cross train in other functions such as case investigations and CTRs when opportunities arise.
• Apply critical thinking to recognize patterns, trends and inconsistencies within data to detect, prevent and report suspicious activity.
• Stay current with money laundering and terrorist financing behaviors, trends and typologies.
• Stay current with rules, laws and regulations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Banking environment

BSA/AML knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Accounting/Finance/Criminal Justice or related field

CAMS or CFE certification

Tools

Transaction monitoring software

Job description

Ameris Bank is seeking an AML analyst to assess alerted activity and identify unusual patterns. You will escalate findings and draft clear reports to support decisions.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in AML, a relevant degree, and CAMS/CFE certification. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with frontline staff in a collaborative environment.