AML Transaction Monitoring Specialist

Galent; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Galent is seeking an L1 Transaction Monitoring Analyst to perform high-volume triage of alerts using predefined playbooks, rapidly identifying and clearing low-risk alerts while escalating potential risks for deeper investigation. The role emphasizes accuracy, integrity, and timely collaboration with the AML team.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years in AML or financial crime, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, law, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in AML, transaction monitoring, financial crime, or related operations roles; freshers with relevant academic background may be considered).
• Basic understanding of AML/CFT concepts and transaction monitoring principles preferred.
• Familiarity with KYC, customer due diligence, and banking/financial products is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to follow structured procedures and predefined playbooks.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ability to work with case management / monitoring tools.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• The L1 Analyst performs first-line review in the transaction monitoring lifecycle, triaging alerts using predefined playbooks to clear non-risk alerts.
• Escalates potential risks for deeper investigation to AML analysts.
• Maintains clear, consistent documentation of findings and actions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Follow procedures

Integrity and ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, law, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Case management software

Job description

Galent is seeking an L1 Transaction Monitoring Analyst to perform high-volume triage of alerts using predefined playbooks, rapidly identifying and clearing low-risk alerts while escalating potential risks for deeper investigation. The role emphasizes accuracy, integrity, and timely collaboration with the AML team.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years in AML or financial crime, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office.