AML Investigations & Sanctions Review Analyst

Crowe; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive total rewards

Job summary

Crowe is seeking a Financial Crime Review Analyst in the United States to perform transaction reviews, investigations, and enhanced due diligence on high-risk customers and potential sanctions matches. You will support SAR filings and regulatory-aligned reviews across financial services clients.

The role requires knowledge of BSA/USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, and related regulations, with strong writing and analytic skills. Collaboration across teams and a proactive risk-based approach are essential.

Qualifications

• 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: BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC and SAR requirements.
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills; multitasking ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; online research skills.
• Knowledge of client and transactional monitoring processes.
• Detail oriented with ability to multitask and adapt to changing assignments.
• Ability to work autonomously and with teams in different locations.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, strategic thinking and reasoning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and investigating alerts, performing investigations, or enhanced due diligence reviews for potentially suspicious activity, making risk-based SAR recommendations and preparing SARs.
• Conducting periodic holistic reviews of higher risk individuals or entities.
• Reviewing and investigating potential matches with sanctions lists.
• Maintaining a solid working knowledge of rules and regulations (BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, Sanctions).
• Assist in delivering financial crime consulting services to Financial Services companies (Banks, MSBs, Payment Providers, FinTechs).
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Research

MS Office

Banking knowledge

Education

Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree

CAMS certification

Tools

Actimize

Verafin

Fiserv

FCRM

Jack Henry Yellow Hammer

Patriot Officer

Job description

Crowe is seeking a Financial Crime Review Analyst in the United States to perform transaction reviews, investigations, and enhanced due diligence on high-risk customers and potential sanctions matches. You will support SAR filings and regulatory-aligned reviews across financial services clients.

The role requires knowledge of BSA/USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, and related regulations, with strong writing and analytic skills. Collaboration across teams and a proactive risk-based approach are essential.