Anti-Money Laundering Associate

ED03 Elliott Davis Advisory, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Davis Advisory, LLC is seeking an AML Associate to join the Financial Services Group within the Audit Practice in Nashville. You will support independent AML assessments for financial institutions through structured audit procedures.

Responsibilities include evaluating CIP/KYC files, SARs/CTRs, AML model effectiveness, regulatory updates, and collaboration with teams to strengthen controls and audit documentation.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of AML experience in a bank, consulting firm, or financial services institution.
• Familiarity with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, and relevant FinCEN guidelines.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and compliance platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of AML-focused audit procedures, including CIP/KYC reviews.
• Evaluate client controls related to Transaction Monitoring, SARs, and CTRs.
• Evaluate multiple BSA/AML models to aid clients with modeling complexities.
• Support audit documentation and reporting related to AML controls and risks.
• Research and analyze new regulatory developments related to AML compliance.
• Help evaluate policy effectiveness and suggest improvements.

Skills

AML experience

BSA knowledge

Office software

Documentation skills

Education

CAMS certification (desirable)

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm. The AML Associate will demonstrate an analytical and compliance-focused approach working with the Financial Services Group (FSG) within the Audit Practice. The associate will support financial institutions by providing independent assessments of AML compliance frameworks and controls through structured audit support.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of AML-focused audit procedures, including reviews of Customer Identification Programs (CIP), Know Your Customer (KYC) files, and Beneficial Ownership documentation.
• Evaluate client controls related to Transaction Monitoring, Suspicious Activity Reporting (SARs), and Currency Transaction Reporting (CTRs).
• Evaluate multiple BSA/AML models to assist our clients with the complexities of the model and ensure the system is running as intended.
• Support audit documentation and reporting related to AML controls and risks.
• Research and analyze new regulatory developments related to AML compliance.
• Help evaluate the effectiveness of policies and procedures, making recommendations to improve alignment with industry best practices.
• Partner with team members to provide insight into AML‑related risks during broader audit engagements.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the practice.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of AML experience in a bank, consulting firm, or financial services institution.
• Familiarity with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, and relevant FinCEN guidelines.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and compliance platforms.
• CAMS (Certified Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist) certification is highly desirable.

Why You Should Join Us

We believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater. That's right– all aspects of life, not just your life as an employee, because we understand that there's life beyond your job. Here are some of the ways our work works for your life, your growth, and your well‑being:

• generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
• flexible work schedules
• 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)
• first‑class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
• one‑on‑one professional coaching
• Leadership and career development programs
• access to Beyond: a one‑of‑a‑kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

ADA Requirements

The physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
• Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Cognitive/Mental Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Use written and oral communication skills.
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Observe and interpret situations.
• Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and
• Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. “Elliott Davis” is the brand name under which Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in North Carolina and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC) and Elliott Davis Advisory, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with applicable professional standards. Elliott Davis, LLC is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its customers. Elliott Davis Advisory, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business consulting services to their customers.