AML Analyst

Jobtailor; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Financial Crime Compliance Analyst to review alerts, perform CDD/EDD, and prepare SAR recommendations in a fast-paced environment. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and deliver client-focused financial crime services across banks, fintechs, and payment providers.

The role requires 1 year in financial crime or related fields, solid knowledge of BSA/USA PATRIOT Act/OFAC, and proficiency in AML tools such as Actimize, Verafin, and LexisNexis.

Qualifications

• 1-year minimum experience in financial services financial crime compliance management, retail banking, commercial banking, and/or global diversified financial services organizations
• Knowledge of laws applicable to money laundering, including the BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC requirements, and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirements
• Strong writing, analytical, communication, research, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and reasoning skills
• Ability to multitask, complete projects on time, adapt to changing assignments, and work autonomously and with teams in different locations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and online research systems including the Internet
• Knowledge of client and transactional monitoring processes
• High degree of integrity and professionalism
• Preferred: CAMS or other relevant professional certification
• Preferred: Experience with AML and financial crime investigations, customer due diligence, sanctions screening, AML software solutions, transaction monitoring, customer risk rating, and case management tools including Actimize, Verafin, FISERV, FCRM, Jack Henry Yellow Hammer, and Patriot Officer
• Preferred: Prior financial crime consulting experience
• Preferred: Bilingual Spanish

Responsibilities

• Review and investigate alerts and potentially suspicious transaction activity
• Perform customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence reviews
• Make risk-based Suspicious Activity Report recommendations and prepare SARs
• Conduct periodic holistic reviews of higher-risk individuals or entities
• Review and investigate potential sanctions-list matches
• Maintain knowledge of BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, sanctions-screening rules, and regulations
• Assist in delivering financial crime consulting services to banks, money service businesses, third-party payment providers, and FinTechs
• Handle other duties as assigned
• Collaborate across teams and contribute to client relationships, account strategy, delivery excellence, and trusted partnerships

Skills

Strong writing skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Problem-solving skills

Strategic thinking

Multitasking

Autonomy

Education

CAMS

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Actimize

Verafin

FISERV

FCRM

Jack Henry Yellow Hammer

Patriot Officer

CLEAR

LexisNexis

World Check

Job description

• Review and investigate alerts and potentially suspicious transaction activity
• Perform customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence reviews
• Make risk-based Suspicious Activity Report recommendations and prepare SARs
• Conduct periodic holistic reviews of higher-risk individuals or entities
• Review and investigate potential sanctions-list matches
• Maintain knowledge of BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, sanctions-screening rules, and regulations
• Assist in delivering financial crime consulting services to banks, money service businesses, third-party payment providers, and FinTechs
• Handle other duties as assigned
• Collaborate across teams and contribute to client relationships, account strategy, delivery excellence, and trusted partnerships

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 1-year minimum experience in financial services financial crime compliance management, retail banking, commercial banking, and/or global diversified financial services organizations
• Knowledge of laws applicable to money laundering, including the BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC requirements, and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirements
• Strong writing, analytical, communication, research, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and reasoning skills
• Ability to multitask, complete projects on time, adapt to changing assignments, and work autonomously and with teams in different locations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and online research systems including the Internet
• Knowledge of client and transactional monitoring processes
• High degree of integrity and professionalism
• Preferred: Associate’s degree and/or Bachelor’s Degree
• Preferred: CAMS or other relevant professional certification
• Preferred: Experience with AML and financial crime investigations, customer due diligence, sanctions screening, AML software solutions, transaction monitoring, customer risk rating, and case management tools including Actimize, Verafin, Fiserv, FCRM, Jack Henry Yellow Hammer, and Patriot Officer
• Preferred: General banking compliance knowledge
• Preferred: Professional services or project-based environment experiencePreferred: Financial crime technology platforms including CLEAR, LexisNexis, and World Check
• Preferred: Prior financial crime consulting experience
• Preferred: Bilingual Spanish

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial crime compliance management, including knowledge of BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, and OFAC regulations. Proficient in conducting customer due diligence, suspicious activity reporting, and utilizing AML software solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Crime Compliance Management
• Suspicious Activity Reporting
• Customer Due Diligence
• AML Software Solutions
• BSA and OFAC Knowledge

Hard Skills

• Financial Crime Investigations
• Transaction Monitoring
• Customer Risk Rating
• Sanctions Screening
• Analytical Skills
• Research Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Writing Skills
• Multitasking

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Adaptability
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• CAMS
• Associate’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

• BSA
• USA PATRIOT Act
• OFAC
• Financial Services
• Retail Banking
• Commercial Banking
• Global Diversified Financial Services
• Client Relationships
• Financial Crime Technology
• Professional Services

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Actimize
• Verafin
• FISERV
• FCRM
• Jack Henry Yellow Hammer
• Patriot Officer
• CLEAR
• LexisNexis
• World Check