Senior BSA/AML Analyst

Madison-Davis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial rewards

Job summary

Madison-Davis, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior BSA/AML Analyst to support its financial crimes compliance program. The role focuses on investigating suspicious customer activity, preparing regulatory filings, and conducting enhanced due diligence reviews for higher-risk relationships.

Responsibilities include investigating activity, analyzing patterns, filing SARs, and supporting remediation and research efforts in a fast-paced environment across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigate customer activity for potential money laundering or financial crime.
• Analyze transaction patterns and supporting documents to determine escalation.
• Prepare and file SARs with clear, well-supported narratives.
• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence reviews for higher-risk customers.
• Conduct internal and external research to support risk assessments.
• Develop understanding of products, customers, activities, and geographic exposure.
• Escalate findings to management and support additional compliance initiatives.

Job description

A financial institution is seeking an experienced Senior BSA/AML Analyst to support its financial crimes compliance program. This role will focus on investigating potentially suspicious customer activity, preparing regulatory filings, and conducting enhanced due diligence reviews for higher-risk relationships.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Investigate customer and account activity for potential money laundering, financial crime, or other unusual behavior.
• Analyze transaction patterns, customer information, and supporting documentation to determine whether activity warrants escalation.
• Prepare and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with clear, accurate, and well-supported narratives.
• Conduct periodic Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews of higher-risk customers.
• Perform internal and external research to support investigative conclusions and risk assessments.
• Develop a strong understanding of the institution s products, customer base, transaction activity, and geographic exposure.
• Escalate material findings and potential compliance concerns to appropriate management.
• Support additional BSA/AML compliance and investigative initiatives as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in banking operations, BSA/AML compliance, or a closely related area.
• Hands-on experience conducting investigations and preparing/filed SARs.
• Working knowledge of applicable U.S. BSA/AML laws and regulations, along with familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements in China.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and critical-thinking skills with sound professional judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and conducting effective online and database research.

*Open to hiring in Chicago, IL;Overland Park, Kansas;and Houston, TX*