AML Analytics Consultant

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure to financial clients

Flexible working arrangements

Access to AML analytics projects

Collaborative environment

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an AML Analytics Consultant (Contractor) to support global financial institutions with AML analytics, SQL, and data-driven solutions.

This contractor role offers hybrid/remote work with a 6-12 month engagement and a competitive rate based on experience. You will design, tune, and validate monitoring rules and build data models and dashboards for regulatory insight.

Qualifications

• Proven AML/Financial Crime analytics experience, preferably in consulting or large financial institutions.
• Strong SQL skills and experience handling large datasets across multiple systems.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SAS or similar (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Partner with client teams to assess AML systems, analytics tools, and monitoring models.
• Develop, optimize, and test transaction monitoring rules using SQL and data analytics tools.
• Extract, transform, and analyze large datasets to detect suspicious patterns or unusual behavior.
• Assist in the development of dashboards, reporting tools, and data visualizations to present key AML insights.
• Translate regulatory and risk requirements into technical data solutions.
• Provide advisory support on AML system tuning, calibration, and effectiveness reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including compliance, risk, IT, and business units.
• Deliver clear documentation and findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

SQL

AML analytics

Data manipulation

Python

R

SAS

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science/CS/Economics/Finance

Tools

Actimize

FICO

SAS AML

Job description

Job Title: AML Analytics Consultant (Contractor)Location: Hybrid / Remote (Global Client Base)Engagement Type: Contract / ConsultancyDuration: 6-12 months (with potential extension)Rate: Competitive (based on experience)About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced AML Analytics Consultant with strong SQL and data analytics capabilities to join a global consulting firm. In this role, you will work alongside high-profile financial institutions, supporting them in the design, development, and optimization of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) analytics and data-driven solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a contractor or independent consultant with hands-on experience in AML analytics, a solid grasp of financial crime compliance, and a deep understanding of data manipulation and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with client teams to assess existing AML systems, analytics tools, and monitoring models.
• Develop, optimize, and test transaction monitoring rules using SQL and data analytics tools.
• Extract, transform, and analyze large datasets to detect suspicious patterns or unusual behavior.
• Assist in the development of dashboards, reporting tools, and data visualizations to present key AML insights.
• Translate regulatory and risk requirements into technical data solutions.
• Provide advisory support on AML system tuning, calibration, and effectiveness reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including compliance, risk, IT, and business units.
• Deliver clear documentation and findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Requirements

Proven experience in AML/Financial Crime analytics, ideally within consulting or large financial institutions.Strong SQL skills and experience handling large datasets across multiple systems.

• Proficiency in tools such as Python, R, SAS, or similar (desirable but not required).
• Experience with transaction monitoring systems (Actimize, FICO, SAS AML, etc.) is a plus.
• Deep understanding of AML regulations, typologies, and industry standards.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to solve complex problems using data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Certifications in AML (e.g., CAMS) or related compliance frameworks are advantageous.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with globally recognized financial institutions.
• A dynamic and collaborative consulting environment.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Exposure to innovative AML technologies and strategic projects.