AML/KYC Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an AML/KYC Analyst to support compliance and financial crime review activities for a long-term contract assignment in Charlotte, North Carolina. This position is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail and experience in anti-money laundering processes, customer due diligence, and suspicious activity review within financial services. The role will focus on analyzing alerts, documenting findings, and helping maintain adherence to regulatory and internal compliance standards.

Responsibilities:
• Review customer and transactional information to identify potential anti-money laundering concerns and escalate findings when appropriate.
• Conduct KYC and due diligence assessments by gathering, validating, and documenting required client information.
• Analyze alerts, case details, and supporting records to determine whether activity warrants further investigation.
• Prepare clear and accurate documentation to support compliance decisions, case handling, and audit readiness.
• Partner with compliance, operations, and business teams to resolve missing information and complete investigative reviews.
• Monitor work queues and manage assigned cases within established timelines and quality expectations.
• Support suspicious activity review processes by identifying red flags and summarizing relevant findings for escalation.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory requirements, policy updates, and procedural changes affecting AML and KYC activities.• At least 1 year of AML or related compliance experience within a financial services environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in business, banking, or financial services.
• Working knowledge of anti-money laundering principles, customer due diligence, and suspicious activity reporting concepts.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify inconsistencies and assess risk accurately.
• Ability to document research and findings in a clear, organized, and defensible manner.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
• Proficiency in managing multiple assignments while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.