AML Analyst

Mindlance; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruiting firm is seeking an Anti-Money Laundering Analyst for a 6-month temp to perm position in Phoenix, AZ. The role involves conducting investigations and analyzing suspicious financial activities, ensuring compliance with legal standards. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in investigations or relevant fields, alongside a bachelor’s degree. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail, contributing to compliance initiatives for a major financial institution.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in audit or investigations.
• Experience in Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance.
• Strong ability to analyze large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of potential Anti-Money Laundering activity.
• Produce detailed reports of suspicious activities.
• Build relationships with strategic partners for investigations.

Skills

Investigations analysis

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant fields

Job description

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Job Description

Title: Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

Duration: 6 months temp to perm

Location: Phoenix, AZ (85054)

Local candidates only.

Overview of The Department: American Express’ Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is responsible for the end-to-end suspicious activity reporting process, which entails monitoring for, investigating, and, when appropriate, reporting suspicious activity. As part of this process, the FIU develops and implements automated transaction monitoring rules, reports, and other processes designed to identify activity potentially indicative of criminal behavior; investigates potentially suspicious financial activity; and, when appropriate, files suspicious activity reports (SARs) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and/or refers matters to our compliance partners for review and reporting globally. The FIU performs a critical role in ensuring that American Express complies with the Bank Secrecy and USA PATRIOT Acts and provides law enforcement with key information for the investigation and prosecution of money laundering and terrorist financing, credit card fraud, identity theft, and other criminal activity.

Language: English

Position Title: Compliance Analyst, Financial Intelligence Unit – Investigations Team

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct a time-sensitive, meticulous investigation and analysis of each instance of potential Anti-Money Laundering activity and/or suspicious financial activity across multiple jurisdictions and countries, utilizing a wide variety of research and analytical tools;
• Produce a well-written report detailing and analyzing the potentially suspicious activity for review by a supervisor and, when appropriate, filing with FinCEN;
• Build strong relationships with strategic partners across the unit to ensure effective coordination of significant investigations;
• Demonstrate a keen attention to detail in investigation, analysis, and writing.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• A minimum of two years of experience in audit, investigations or in the broader financial industry;
• A minimum of two years of experience in the legal field without a juris doctorate;
• A minimum of two years of experience in Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, law enforcement, and/or the credit card industry;
• A bachelor’s degree, master's; or juris doctorate degree in one of the following fields of study: Justice Studies, English, Journalism, Business Administration, Political Science or Government & Public Services.
• High level of professionalism, self-motivation and sense of urgency;
• Proven ability to analyze large amounts of data in order to report critical information.

Preferred Additional: CAMS and/or CFE encouraged but not required.