Anti-Money Laundering Associate

Jobtailor; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an AML Audit Professional to assist in executing AML-focused audits, reviewing CIP and KYC files, and evaluating weakness in transaction monitoring controls. You will analyze SARs/CTRs, support documentation, and stay current with evolving FinCEN guidance.

The role requires 2–5 years AML experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and compliance platforms. Collaboration with audit teams is essential.

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.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret data, information, and documents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of AML-focused audit procedures, including reviews of CIP, KYC files, and Beneficial Ownership documentation.
• Evaluate client controls related to Transaction Monitoring, SARs, and CTRs.
• Evaluate multiple BSA/AML models to assist clients with model complexities and ensure systems run 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 and recommend improvements.
• Partner with team members to provide insight into AML-related risks during broader audit engagements.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the practice.

Skills

AML Experience

KYC Documentation

Transaction Monitoring

Documentation Skills

Written/Oral Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Compliance Platforms

Job description

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 clients with model complexities and ensure systems are 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 and recommend improvements aligned with industry best practices
• Partner with team members to provide insight into AML-related risks during broader audit engagements
• Perform 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
• Physical ability to remain in a stationary position, use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment, and talk or hear in person and by telephone
• Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Written and oral communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Ability to observe and interpret situations
• Ability to work under deadlines with frequent interruptions
• Ability to interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in AML compliance, including the execution of audit procedures related to Customer Identification Programs, Transaction Monitoring, and Suspicious Activity Reporting. Proficient in evaluating regulatory developments and recommending improvements to policies and procedures in alignment with industry best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• AML Experience
• BSA Compliance
• KYC Documentation
• Transaction Monitoring
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

Hard Skills

• AML Audit Procedures
• Customer Identification Programs
• Suspicious Activity Reporting
• Transaction Monitoring
• Regulatory Research
• Data Interpretation
• Policy Evaluation
• Documentation Skills
• Model Evaluation
• Compliance Analysis

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to Work Under Deadlines

Industry Keywords

• Bank Secrecy Act
• USA PATRIOT Act
• FinCEN Guidelines
• AML Controls
• Beneficial Ownership

Tools & Technologies

• Compliance Platforms
• Microsoft Office Suite