We are looking for a dedicated AML Analyst to join our team within the financial services industry. In this role, you will focus on ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and counter-terrorist financing guidelines. This is a long-term contract position based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, where you will play a vital role in monitoring and analyzing financial activities to safeguard the integrity of the financial system.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct in-depth investigations of alerts generated by transaction monitoring systems to identify potential money laundering or suspicious activities.
• Evaluate client transactions against expected patterns and investigate any discrepancies.
• Follow up on flagged transactions by performing due diligence to verify their legitimacy.
• Document investigative findings clearly and concisely for review by senior compliance staff or regulatory authorities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather information required for customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence processes.
• Stay updated on applicable AML regulations and effectively apply them to daily operations.
• Participate in regular training sessions to stay informed on emerging regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, business, financial compliance, or a related discipline.
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using computer systems and software for compliance and data analysis.
• Ability to document findings in a clear and precise manner.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with various teams.
• Commitment to staying informed on evolving regulatory guidelines.
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.