Aml Analyst

TEKsystems; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an AML Analyst to execute Enhanced Due Diligence reviews for high-risk U.S. customers, with emphasis on alternative investment funds.

You will assess onboarding docs, perform external research, review adverse media, and determine customer risk ratings aligned with risk appetite. You will collaborate with AML, Legal, Risk Management, Sanctions, and business stakeholders to drive appropriate risk outcomes and improvements to AML procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence reviews for high-risk customers with focus on Alternative Investment Funds.
• Analyze onboarding documentation, ownership structures, anticipated activity and risk factors.
• Perform adverse media and reputational risk research.
• Collaborate with AML, Legal, Risk Management, Sanctions, and business stakeholders to determine risk outcomes.
• Identify customers outside risk appetite and escalate as required.
• Maintain and enhance AML procedures, job aids, and documentation.
• Support regulatory compliance initiatives and process improvement activities.
• Manage multiple reviews simultaneously with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Perform high risk customer due diligence across US customer segments.
• Complete periodic reviews for high-risk clients, including profile/history, transaction activity, negative news, sanctions matches, and re-assessment of risk ratings.
• Maintain and update procedures and job aids, offering best practices and updates for compliance.
• Foster relationships with US AML, Enterprise AML, and US Risk Management.

Job description

The AML Analyst will be responsible for the timely execution of Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews for potentially high-risk U.S. customers. The successful candidate will assess onboarding documentation, conduct external research, review adverse media, evaluate PEP exposure and anticipated account activity, and determine customer risk ratings and alignment with risk appetite.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence reviews for high-risk customers, with a strong focus on Alternative Investment Funds.
• Analyze customer onboarding documentation, ownership structures, anticipated activity, and associated risk factors.
• Perform adverse media and reputational risk research.
• Collaborate with AML, Legal, Risk Management, Sanctions, and business stakeholders to determine appropriate risk outcomes.
• Identify customers that fall outside of risk appetite and elevate as required.
• Maintain and enhance AML procedures, job aids, and documentation.
• Support regulatory compliance initiatives and process improvement activities.
• Manage multiple reviews simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Perform high risk customer due diligence across the US customer segments.
• Complete periodic reviews for high risk clients, including review of customer profile/history, analysis of transactional activity, identification of negative news and positive sanctions matches, and re-assessment of client risk ratings.
• Maintain and update procedures and job aids, offering suggestions related to best practices, efficiencies, and updates to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with members of US AML, Enterprise AML, and US Risk Management.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness
• Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Chicago, IL.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.