AML Compliance Analyst

Kforce Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA/FSA benefits

401(k) plan

Life, disability & ADD insurance

Job summary

Kforce Inc in Columbus, OH is seeking an AML Compliance Analyst to support the identification, investigation, and prevention of money laundering and financial crime. You will review activity, document findings, and escalate risks in accordance with regulatory requirements.

This role requires strong analytical, research, and communication skills, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality. Collaboration with Compliance, Risk, and Operations is essential to resolve issues and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies or unusual activity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze large amounts of information and make sound, evidence-based decisions.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Review customer accounts and transactions for unusual or potentially suspicious activity.
• Analyze transaction patterns, customer information, and supporting documentation to identify potential risks.
• Conduct research and gather information to support investigations.
• Document investigative findings, analysis, and conclusions clearly and accurately.
• Escalate potentially suspicious activity in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform customer due diligence and support KYC and AML compliance requirements.
• Review alerts and cases and determine appropriate next steps based on available information.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records and documentation.
• Work with Compliance, Risk, Operations, and other internal teams to resolve questions and investigate potential issues.
• Meet established productivity, quality, and turnaround-time expectations.
• Stay current on AML policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identify trends, process gaps, or recurring issues and communicate them to management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Research ability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Regulatory databases

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Columbus, OH that is seeking an AML Compliance Analyst that supports the identification, investigation, and prevention of potential money laundering and financial crime. This role reviews customer and transaction activity, identifies unusual patterns, conducts research, documents findings, and escalates potential risks in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures.

• Review customer accounts and transactions for unusual or potentially suspicious activity
• Analyze transaction patterns, customer information, and supporting documentation to identify potential risks
• Conduct research and gather information to support investigations
• Document investigative findings, analysis, and conclusions clearly and accurately
• Escalate potentially suspicious activity in accordance with established procedures
• Perform customer due diligence and support KYC and AML compliance requirements
• Review alerts and cases and determine appropriate next steps based on available information
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records and documentation
• Work with Compliance, Risk, Operations, and other internal teams to resolve questions and investigate potential issues
• Meet established productivity, quality, and turnaround-time expectations
• Stay current on AML policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Identify trends, process gaps, or recurring issues and communicate them to management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience preferred
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies or unusual activity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze large amounts of information and make sound, evidence-based decisions
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple cases or priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other
• Strong research, analytical and comprehension skills, with ability to analyze large amounts of data

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

• We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees
• Salaried personnel receive paid time off.
• Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law.
• Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.