AML & CDD Analyst – Global Compliance Gatekeeper

Aquent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

subsidized health, vision, and dental

free online training through AquentGym

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a highly capable risk/compliance professional to lead customer due diligence and KYC activities for a global set of partners. You will own onboarding and ongoing reviews, assess regulatory risk, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with global standards.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in regulated financial services, experience with screening tools, and strong communication skills to document findings and guide partners through documentation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dedicated experience in CDD, KYC, or Compliance within a regulated financial services environment.
• Strong foundational knowledge of US and global regulatory frameworks and due diligence best practices.
• Hands-on experience using screening and compliance tools to identify sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media.
• Proven ability to handle different risk categories independently with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to instruct external partners clearly.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate onboarding and refreshes for global partners across risk tiers and entity types.
• Analyze due diligence data, investigate red flags, and recommend mitigation steps.
• Apply knowledge of US, UK, and global regimes to ensure compliant activities.
• Act as liaison between Business Development, Partner Managers, and Compliance SMEs, communicating risks clearly.

Skills

CDD/KYC experience

Regulatory knowledge

Strong communication

Education

University degree

CAMS/ICA certifications (preferred)

Tools

Dow Jones

LexisNexis

Bankers Almanac

Job description

Aquent is seeking a highly capable risk/compliance professional to lead customer due diligence and KYC activities for a global set of partners. You will own onboarding and ongoing reviews, assess regulatory risk, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with global standards.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in regulated financial services, experience with screening tools, and strong communication skills to document findings and guide partners through documentation