AML Alert Investigator: Risk & Pattern Analysis

Ameris Bank; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Ameris Bank is seeking an AML Analyst to assess alerted activity and play a key role in identifying unusual activity. You will perform analyses using transaction monitoring software and collaborate with frontline staff to support decisions and escalation when needed.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of AML experience (or 7+ years in AML) and hold CAMS or CFE certification, with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct AML experience or 7+ years in AML

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of alerted customer activity generated from transaction monitoring software
• Ensure timely identification and expeditious handling of unusual activity
• Review manual reports for unusual activity and escalation
• Analyze customer activity to make independent judgments on whether activity is unusual and requires escalation
• Draft reports documenting analysis to support decisions
• Collaborate with front line staff to obtain information
• Cross-train in case investigations and CTRs when opportunities arise
• Stay current with money laundering and terrorist financing patterns, trends and typologies
• Understand risks related to money laundering and financial crimes
• Maintain attention to detail

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Oral & written communication

Self-starter

Relationship building

Microsoft Office

BSA/AML regulatory knowledge

Education

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

CAMS or CFE certification

Tools

Banking systems knowledge

Job description

Ameris Bank is seeking an AML Analyst to assess alerted activity and play a key role in identifying unusual activity. You will perform analyses using transaction monitoring software and collaborate with frontline staff to support decisions and escalation when needed.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of AML experience (or 7+ years in AML) and hold CAMS or CFE certification, with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.