AML Analyst

Swoon; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Swoon is seeking an AML Analyst for Chicago, IL (downtown) on a hybrid schedule, 4x a week onsite. The 6-month contract may extend or convert to full-time based on performance.

The role supports a commercial banking KYC team, including onboarding, updates, and annual reviews through documentation collection and risk assessment. French and English bilingual proficiency is strongly preferred, and prior AML, compliance, or onboarding experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in AML, compliance, or client onboarding is a plus.
• French and English bilingual proficiency is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support new client onboarding, customer information updates, and annual KYC reviews for commercial banking clients.
• Collect, review, and enter customer information into internal systems to create and update KYC checklists.
• Research client information using internal records, deal files, and third-party sources, maintaining supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with banking, sales, AML, and OFAC teams to resolve screening results, assess risk, and obtain required approvals.
• Identify and escalate high-risk indicators, documentation gaps, and compliance concerns.
• Communicate documentation requirements and provide status updates to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure required AML risk assessments and KYC documentation are completed before related transactions or account openings proceed.
• Maintain accurate electronic client records and conduct peer quality reviews for completeness and adherence to procedures.
• Manage multiple requests, prioritize deadlines, and help resolve processing issues.
• Support team training and identify opportunities to improve processes.

Skills

French language

English language

Job description

AML Analyst | Chicago, IL (downtown) - hybrid 4x a week onsite

6-Month Contract | Potential for Extension or Full-Time Conversion

Position Summary

Support a commercial banking Know Your Customer (KYC) team. This role supports client onboarding, existing client updates, and annual reviews by collecting documentation, assessing customer AML risk, and maintaining accurate compliance records.

This is an opportunity for motivated candidates early in their careers, including recent graduates. Experience in AML, compliance, or client onboarding is a plus. French and English bilingual proficiency is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Support new client onboarding, customer information updates, and annual KYC reviews for commercial banking clients.
• Collect, review, and enter customer information into internal systems to create and update KYC checklists.
• Research client information using internal records, deal files, and third-party sources, maintaining supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with banking, sales, AML, and OFAC teams to resolve screening results, assess risk, and obtain required approvals.
• Identify and escal… high-risk indicators, documentation gaps, and compliance concerns.
• Communicate documentation requirements and provide status updates to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure required AML risk assessments and KYC documentation are completed before related transactions or account openings proceed.
• Maintain accurate electronic client records and conduct peer quality reviews for completeness and adherence to procedures.
• Manage multiple requests, prioritize deadlines, and help resolve processing issues.
• Support team training and identify opportunities to improve processes.