CBR Analyst

First Roles; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

First Roles is seeking an AML/KYC Operations professional in the United States to conduct comprehensive reviews of medium- to high-risk client profiles and perform Enhanced Due Diligence investigations.

You will analyze data sources, evaluate risk, document findings in detailed narratives, and escalate complex KYC concerns to senior management while maintaining rigorous documentation and reporting. This role emphasizes quality control, governance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of AML/BSA investigative experience within Banking/Financial Services.
• Hands-on experience with: EDD, Transaction Monitoring, KYC/CDD, OFAC and Sanctions Screening, Adverse Media and Reputational Risk Reviews.
• Strong narrative-writing and case documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and make risk-based decisions.
• Excellent analytical, communication, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience reviewing complex customer structures, ownership hierarchies, and high-risk customer profiles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of medium- and high-risk client profiles as part of periodic Client Business Reviews (CBR).
• Evaluate internal and external data sources, databases, and information to identify potential financial crime risks.
• Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) investigations and document findings in detailed narratives.
• Analyze and escalate complex KYC concerns to senior management to support timely completion of customer due diligence requirements.
• Conduct reputational risk assessments through negative news screening, sanctions checks, and adverse media reviews.
• Review, evaluate, and process sanctions, watchlist, and PEP alerts, escalating concerns when necessary.
• Perform transaction monitoring reviews and investigate unusual or suspicious transaction patterns.
• Analyze customer behavior and transaction activity to identify AML/TA risks.
• Maintain thorough documentation of investigative findings and risk assessments.
• Prepare management reports and MIS dashboards; collaborate with internal teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of assigned issues and drive them through resolution in a dynamic environment.
• Ensure adherence to productivity, quality, SLA, KPI, and KRI targets.

Skills

AML/BSA investigations

EDD

KYC/CDD Reviews

OFAC & Sanctions Screening

Adverse Media & Reputational Risk

Narrative-writing

Independent decision-making

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Complex customer structures

Job description

Key Responsibilities

AML/KYC Operations & Risk Reviews

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of medium-risk and high-risk client profiles as part of periodic Client Business Reviews (CBR).
• Evaluate internal and external data sources, databases, and operational information to identify potential financial crime risks.
• Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) investigations and document findings in detailed, high-quality review narratives.
• Analyze and elevate complex KYC concerns to senior management to support timely completion of customer due diligence requirements.
• Conduct reputational risk assessments through negative news screening, sanctions checks, and adverse media reviews.
• Review, evaluate, and process sanctions, watchlist, and Politically Exposed Person (PEP) alerts, escalating concerns when necessary.

Transaction Monitoring & Investigations

• Perform transaction monitoring reviews and investigate unusual or suspicious transaction patterns.
• Analyze customer behavior and transaction activity to identify potential money laundering, terrorist financing, or sanctions-related risks.
• Maintain thorough documentation of investigative findings and risk assessments.

Quality Control & Governance

• Perform quality control reviews of analyst work products to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Review EDD narratives prepared by analysts and provide feedback on analytical quality, coverage, and risk assessment rationale.
• Ensure adherence to established productivity, quality, SLA, KPI, and KRI targets.
• Identify operational issues, perform root cause analysis, and recommend tactical and strategic solutions.

Stakeholder Management & Reporting

• Respond to client inquiries and manage escalations in a timely and professional manner.
• Prepare management reports and MIS dashboards to support operational oversight and decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal teams, compliance functions, technology groups, and client stakeholders to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of assigned issues and drive them through resolution in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of AML/BSA investigative experience within the Banking and Financial Services industry.
• Hands-on experience with: Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Transaction Monitoring KYC/CDD Reviews OFAC and Sanctions Screening Adverse Media and Reputational Risk Reviews
• Strong narrative-writing and case documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make risk-based decision s.
• Excellent analytical, communication, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience reviewing complex customer structures, ownership hierarchies, and high-risk customer profiles.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $69,000 per year