Bilingual AML Analyst (French/English)

TEKsystems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transit benefits

Time Off/Leave (PTO)

Job summary

TEKsystems in Chicago seeks a U.S. Commercial KYC Senior Analyst to support BSA/AML/KYC compliance across Commercial Banking and TPS. Responsibilities include onboarding new clients, updating profiles, and performing annual reviews with data gathering, risk assessment, and documentation in the AML book of record.

The role collaborates with the U.S. AML Office and sales teams to ensure timely KYC deliverables, maintain data integrity, and escalate high-risk items as needed.

Qualifications

• Maintain up to date subject matter expertise in AML and banking regulations.
• Apply knowledge of U.S. P&C customers, products and services to banking regulations and directives.

Responsibilities

• Respond to onboarding and update requests from Commercial Banking and TPS Sales teams.
• Gather AML data and enter into the AML book of record system to create or update KYC Checklists.
• Review deal files and third party data to augment information and store supporting documents.
• Adjudicate hits on system name searches with OFAC Unit where needed.
• Update high risk ratings with U.S. AML Office High Risk Unit.
• Coordinate RM and TPS review/approval of AML data with lines of business.
• Maintain Livelink folders and store final KYC checklists and documents.
• Process AML requests for assigned market to meet deadlines and service levels.
• Inform lines of business about AML requirements and ensure compliant risk assessments.
• Serve as main contact for status updates on AML processing for the market.
• Elevate high-risk triggers for review and decision.
• Complete final KYC Checklist and store documentation in designated folders.
• Identify prohibited customers from information gathered and fed back to lines of business.
• Manage multiple requests concurrently and review team output for accuracy.
• Conduct peer quality assurance reviews of KYC Checklists and Annual Reviews.

Skills

KYC

AML

Compliance

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Description

Role Mandate: As part of the U.S Commercial Know Your Customer (KYC) team, the U.S. Commercial KYC Senior Analyst is responsible for supporting compliance by U.S. Commercial Bank lines of business under the U.S. Commercial Banking umbrella (including Treasury & Payment Solutions (TPS)) with required BSA/AML/KYC guidelines provided by the U.S. AML Office. This includes onboarding new clients, updating existing clients, and yearly reviews of existing clients. Working directly with U.S. Commercial Banking, TPS Sales, and the U.S. AML Office/ U.S. AML Office High Risk Unit, the Senior Analyst collects all required documents and data, assesses customer AML risk, and generates AML KYC Checklists. The Senior Analyst documents and records AML due diligence information gathered to ensure that mandated procedures have been followed, mitigate risk, and ensure all clients are in compliance.

Monitoring and Reporting (60%)

• Respond to onboarding and/or update requests from Commercial Banking and TPS Sales teams.
• Gather required customer AML data and enter it into the AML book of record system (CMCIF) in order to either create a new or update an existing KYC Checklist.
• Review deal files, third party websites and system information to augment data, scanning and storing screenshots or documents as required.
• Adjudicate hits on any system name searches by consulting with internal OFAC Unit.
• Work with the U.S. AML Office High Risk Unit to assess and update high- risk ratings as needed.
• Work with Commercial Banking and TPS Sales teams to obtain RM and TPS review and approval of all AML data.
• Ensure Livelink folders are accurately maintained, scanning all current information including final KYC checklist, and all associated additional client documentation.
• Complete clients’ AML annual reviews which include review of all current client information on all available systems, drafting a revised KYC Checklist based on that information, and requesting the RM and TPS Sales representative to review and approve each draft. Upon approval of the draft, the Analyst scans the updated KYC Checklist and all associated additional client documentation into the appropriate Livelink folders.
• Respond to and provide day-to-day processing of all requests for an assigned market in order to provide the expected level of customer service and meet target dates.
• Advise lines of business regarding AML information and documentation requirements and ensure that no deals, loans or account openings move forward until required AML risk assessments and KYC Checklist have been completed.
• Serve as the main point of contact for status updates on AML processing from the assigned market.
• Recognize and elevate high-risk triggers to the appropriate area for review and decision.
• Accurately and thoroughly complete final KYC Checklist and electronic storage of all related supporting documentation such as Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) results, third party website information, and client identification documentation.
• Inform lines of business when a customer is prohibited based on information provided or gathered from other sources.
• Manage several requests simultaneously, prioritizing as needed in order to meet promised deadlines and client demand. Review the teams’ work for accuracy and completion and elevate findings to the appropriate Team Leader.
• Conduct peer quality assurance reviews which involve the scrutinizing of completed KYC Checklists and Annual Reviews for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to procedures.

AML Program Issues (20%)

• Interact with staff of all levels in U.S. Commercial Banking as well as the U.S. AML Office High Risk Unit as necessary for issue resolution or escalation, involving management as needed, in order to ensure that the customers’ needs are met or exceeded.
• Ensure delivery of exemplary internal client service by troubleshooting and providing issue resolution in a professional, ethical, and courteous manner.

Knowledge (10%)

• Maintain up to date subject matter expertise in the areas of AML and banking regulations by reviewing the appropriate reference material and completing annual compliance training courses, as required, in order to effectively manage risk, operational and compliance requirements.
• Apply subject matter expertise and institutional knowledge of U.S. P&C customers, products and services to adhere to banking regulations and company directives.

Training (5%)

• Apply subject matter expertise to reply to AML-related questions within the assigned market.
• Assist the Team Leader with training and act as a "go to" person for less experienced Analysts.

Strategy and Change Management (5%)

• Identify any gaps, issues and best practices and raise them to the management team.

Skills

communication, Great personality, Motivated, Financial crimes, compliance, AML

Top Skills Details

French speaking, communication,Great personality,Motivated

Additional Skills & Qualifications

all details above

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That’s the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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