AML Analyst – Transaction Monitoring

Galent; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Galent is seeking a Transaction Monitoring Analyst (L1) to perform the initial review of alerts in a high-volume environment. You will analyze customer and transaction data, document findings, and clear non-risk alerts while escalating higher-risk cases to L2 analysts for further investigation.

The role requires a basic understanding of AML/CFT and transaction monitoring, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work under time pressure.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of AML/CFT and transaction monitoring principles.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Review transaction monitoring alerts using established procedures and playbooks.
• Review customer KYC profiles, risk ratings, transaction history, and account information.
• Perform initial risk assessments and identify potentially suspicious activity.
• Clear alerts that meet predefined risk-irrelevant criteria with proper documentation.
• Escalate unusual, complex, or higher-risk alerts to L2 Analysts.
• Maintain accurate and complete case documentation.
• Work closely with L2 Analysts, Team Leads, Compliance, QA, and Audit teams.
• Meet quality, productivity, and turnaround-time expectations in a high-volume environment.
• Identify recurring issues and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

AML/CFT basics

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time-sensitive env

High-volume work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Law, or related field

Job description

As a Transaction Monitoring Analyst (L1), you will be responsible for the first level of review in the transaction monitoring process. The role involves reviewing high-volume transaction monitoring alerts, analyzing customer and transaction information, clearing risk-irrelevant alerts, and escalating potentially suspicious or higher-risk activity for further investigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Review transaction monitoring alerts using established procedures and playbooks.
• Review customer KYC profiles, risk ratings, transaction history, and account information.
• Perform initial risk assessments and identify potentially suspicious activity.
• Clear alerts that meet predefined risk-irrelevant criteria with proper documentation.
• Escalate unusual, complex, or higher-risk alerts to L2 Analysts.
• Maintain accurate and complete case documentation.
• Work closely with L2 Analysts, Team Leads, Compliance, QA, and Audit teams.
• Meet quality, productivity, and turnaround-time expectations in a high-volume environment.
• Identify recurring issues and contribute to process improvements.

Required Skills

• Basic understanding of AML/CFT and transaction monitoring principles.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Law, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in AML, Transaction Monitoring, Financial Crime, KYC/CDD, or related banking operations.
• Candidates with relevant academic backgrounds and transferable knowledge may also be considered.
• Basic understanding of AML/CFT and transaction monitoring principles.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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