AML/KYC Compliance Analyst — Investigations & Onboarding

Trellis Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) plans

Flexible work environment

Job summary

ACA Group is seeking a Compliance Analyst to support AML/KYC operations across investor onboarding, customer due diligence, and screening activities. You will conduct reviews, validate documents, and maintain accurate case files while adhering to SLAs and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to escalate complex issues. This production-oriented position offers growth in AML, KYC, sanctions screening, and

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of AML/KYC/compliance or financial services experience.
• Experience conducting due diligence, onboarding reviews, screening investigations, or related compliance activities.
• Familiarity with sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform investor and customer onboarding reviews, including document collection, validation, and verification.
• Conduct AML/KYC due diligence activities in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and disposition sanctions, politically exposed person (PEP), and adverse media screening alerts.
• Verify entity information, ownership structures, and supporting documentation.
• Identify documentation deficiencies and follow up for required information.
• Document findings, decisions, and supporting rationale with clear and accurate case notes.
• Escalate higher-risk, unusual, or complex issues in accordance with established guidelines.
• Support lifecycle reviews, periodic monitoring activities, and remediation efforts.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and organized case files.
• Meet productivity, quality, turnaround time, and SLA expectations.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders to resolve cases and improve processes.

Skills

AML/KYC knowledge

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in compliance, criminal justice, law, business, finance, or related field

Tools

World-Check

LexisNexis

Moody's

Job description

ACA Group is seeking a Compliance Analyst to support AML/KYC operations across investor onboarding, customer due diligence, and screening activities. You will conduct reviews, validate documents, and maintain accurate case files while adhering to SLAs and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to escalate complex issues. This production-oriented position offers growth in AML, KYC, sanctions screening, and