Senior Identity & KYC Analyst — AML/OFAC Expert (Hybrid)

Chime; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office 4 days/week

Wellbeing benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Chime is seeking a Financial Crimes Senior Analyst in Chicago to oversee KYC and watchlist screening operations, including OFAC, and to determine true positives versus false positives. You will manage investigations, engage with customers for additional information, and support audit processes.

The role requires extensive experience in banking or fraud, CAMS preferred, with strong data analysis and a proactive, independent work style.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in banking, risk, or fraud investigation.
• Experience with AML investigations preferred.
• Ability to manage audits and regulatory exams.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee KYC and watchlist screening operations, including OFAC.
• Reach out to customers to gather details for evaluating activities under review.
• Determine whether a match is a true positive or a false positive.
• Support dispositioning of cases and adherence to SLAs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Time management

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Education

CAMS certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Compliance software

Job description

Chime is seeking a Financial Crimes Senior Analyst in Chicago to oversee KYC and watchlist screening operations, including OFAC, and to determine true positives versus false positives. You will manage investigations, engage with customers for additional information, and support audit processes.

The role requires extensive experience in banking or fraud, CAMS preferred, with strong data analysis and a proactive, independent work style.