AML/KYC Analyst – CDD, EDD & Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst

Crowe; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe is seeking an AML investigator to review alerts, perform investigations, and prepare SARs under supervision. You will conduct holistic reviews of high-risk clients, assess sanctions list matches, and apply data-driven analysis to determine financial crime risk designations.

Strong collaboration with Crowe teams across locations is expected. The role requires familiarity with BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, and SAR requirements, plus a background in financial services AML/compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma and at least 1 year in financial services AML/compliance.
• Knowledge of money-laundering laws including BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC and SAR requirements.
• Strong writing, analytical and communication skills with multitasking ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and online research tools; capable of data gathering.
• Familiar with client and transactional monitoring processes.
• Ability to work autonomously and with cross-location teams; communicate effectively at all levels.
• Sound judgment, data-driven decision making, and ability to handle pressure.

Responsibilities

• Review alerts and perform investigations for potential suspicious activity with SAR recommendations.
• Conduct holistic reviews of higher-risk individuals or entities.
• Review potential matches with sanctions lists under supervision.
• Use data analysis and regulatory knowledge to assess financial crime risk designations.
• Maintain knowledge of BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC and sanctions screening requirements.
• Assist in delivering financial crime consulting services to financial institutions and FinTechs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Research skills

MS Office

Team collaboration

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma

Associate/Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Actimize

Verafin

Fiserv

FCRM

Jack Henry Yellow Hammer

Patriot Officer

Job description

Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here

At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you’re trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That’s why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Reviewing and investigating alerts, performing investigations, or enhanced due diligence reviews for potentially suspicious activity, making risk-based SAR recommendations and preparing SARs, under the supervision of Crowe and/or client management and quality assurance.
• Conducting periodic holistic reviews of higher risk individuals or entities, under the supervision of Crowe and/or client management and quality assurance.
• Reviewing and investigating potential matches with sanctions lists, under the supervision of Crowe and/or client management and quality assurance.
• Utilize information gathering, data analysis and technical knowledge of regulations to make decisions regarding suspicious activity and financial crime risk designation.
• Maintaining a solid working knowledge (functional and operational) of the rules and regulations, including but not limited to, BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC and Sanctions Screening.
• Assist in the delivery of financial crime consulting services to Financial Services companies, including Banks, Money Service Businesses (MSB’s), Third Party Payment Providers, and FinTechs.
• Handle other duties as assigned by employer.

Qualifications

Required

• 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 the laws applicable to money laundering, to include the BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC requirements and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirements.
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills and the ability to multi-task and complete projects on time.
• Strong research skills and sound knowledge in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and experience with on-line research systems including the Internet.
• Knowledge of client and transactional monitoring processes.
• Detail oriented with the ability to multitask and quickly adapt to changing assignments.
• Ability to work autonomously and with teams in different locations.
• Highly effective communication with all levels of the organization.
• Use logical reasoning to interpret information and data, and develop recommendations based on this analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information and make informed decisions.
• Use data-driven insights to guide decision-making processes.
• Demonstrate the ability to make key decisions under pressure and with limited information.
• Ability to anticipate, draw conclusions, and adapt to changing needs and demands.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management.
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving, strategic thinking and reasoning abilities.
• A high degree of integrity, professionalism, and capacity to excel in a cohesive team environment.

Preferred

• Associate’s degree and/or Bachelor’s Degree.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (CAMS), or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience performing AML and financial crime investigations, customer due diligence reviews and/or sanctions screening reviews.
• Experience working in AML software solutions including transaction monitoring systems, customer risk rating systems, and/or case management tools like Actimize, Verafin, Fiserv, FCRM, Jack Henry Yellow Hammer, Patriot Officer.
• General banking compliance knowledge.
• Experience working in a professional services or project-based environment.
• Expertise in common financial crime technology platforms like CLEAR, LexisNexis, World Check etc.
• Prior financial crime consulting experience.
• Bilingual Spanish.

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $18.75 - $35.75 per hour.

Our Benefits

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How You Can Grow

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More about Crowe

Crowe provides professional services through two separate entities: Crowe LLP delivers audit and attest services, and Crowe Advisory LLC provides tax, advisory, consulting, and other nonattest services. The Crowe Global network consists of more than 300 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 150 countries around the globe, making it one of the largest accounting networks in the world.* As independent members of Crowe Global, Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC serve clients worldwide.

• As of July 2026.

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