AML Transaction Monitoring Analyst

Responsibilities

• Manage daily alert volumes and investigations; escalate matters to AML management as necessary
• Conduct additional reviews on transactional history and client profile to determine the applicable course of action with their manager; request additional information where needed
• Memorialize rationale on how alerts or investigations are dispositioned; conduct follow‑up reviews where necessary
• Prepare narratives and supporting information needed for filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
• Conduct enhanced due diligence as needed
• Ability to conduct complex investigations involving matters such as reviews of multiple associated accounts
• Keep abreast of new rules and regulations to further improve investigation processes
• Participate in related AML projects and remediations
• Learn and develop a thorough comprehension of internal AML typologies relating to specific business lines; utilize internal and external sources and partner with other AML team members to research and investigate cases

• Must have 2‑5 years of experience in conducting transaction monitoring alert reviews, investigations, and due diligence in a financial services institution (product knowledge of Futures, Swaps, and/or OTC derivatives is needed)
• Must have experience with a transaction monitoring tool (e.g., Nice Actimize, Oracle Mantas) and using a case management system
• Ability to conduct enhanced due diligence and screening
• Good understanding of AML, KYC, FINCEN, CIP, OFAC, PATRIOT Act, NFA, CFTC requirements and regulations is necessary
• Experience in conducting comprehensive investigations and account activity analysis
• Excellent writing and analytical skills
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Operational knowledge of USD payment systems, including SWIFT, CHIPS, ACH, and Fed Funds is a plus
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel needed;
  Power BI a plus
• Experience using Lexis Nexis, World Check or similar tools for due diligence required
• CAMS certification a plus; if no CAMS certification, required to obtain within 12 months
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative AML team environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Law, or related discipline preferred. Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer

Associate

Full‑time

Other