EDD & High-Risk AML Analyst — Hybrid Chicago

TEKsystems; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an AML Analyst to execute Enhanced Due Diligence reviews for high-risk U.S. customers, with emphasis on alternative investment funds.

You will assess onboarding docs, perform external research, review adverse media, and determine customer risk ratings aligned with risk appetite. You will collaborate with AML, Legal, Risk Management, Sanctions, and business stakeholders to drive appropriate risk outcomes and improvements to AML procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence reviews for high-risk customers with focus on Alternative Investment Funds.
• Analyze onboarding documentation, ownership structures, anticipated activity and risk factors.
• Perform adverse media and reputational risk research.
• Collaborate with AML, Legal, Risk Management, Sanctions, and business stakeholders to determine risk outcomes.
• Identify customers outside risk appetite and escalate as required.
• Maintain and enhance AML procedures, job aids, and documentation.
• Support regulatory compliance initiatives and process improvement activities.
• Manage multiple reviews simultaneously with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Perform high risk customer due diligence across US customer segments.
• Complete periodic reviews for high-risk clients, including profile/history, transaction activity, negative news, sanctions matches, and re-assessment of risk ratings.
• Maintain and update procedures and job aids, offering best practices and updates for compliance.
• Foster relationships with US AML, Enterprise AML, and US Risk Management.

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking an AML Analyst to execute Enhanced Due Diligence reviews for high-risk U.S. customers, with emphasis on alternative investment funds.

You will assess onboarding docs, perform external research, review adverse media, and determine customer risk ratings aligned with risk appetite. You will collaborate with AML, Legal, Risk Management, Sanctions, and business stakeholders to drive appropriate risk outcomes and improvements to AML procedures.