AML/KYC Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an AML/KYC Analyst to support financial crime investigations and help safeguard the organization from fraud, money laundering, and other suspicious activity. This Long-term Contract position is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is ideal for someone who can manage investigative work with accuracy, urgency, and sound judgment. The role involves reviewing complex cases, preparing regulatory documentation, and collaborating with business and compliance partners to address emerging risks.

Responsibilities:
• Manage investigations from initial review through final resolution while maintaining strong quality standards and timely case completion.
• Analyze potentially suspicious activity involving external parties, including fraud, money laundering, and related financial crime concerns across assigned business areas.
• Prepare clear, complete, and accurate suspicious activity documentation for submission to regulatory agencies or law enforcement when required.
• Summarize investigative findings for senior stakeholders and communicate key facts, trends, and potential compliance or operational concerns.
• Work closely with financial crimes teams and business partners to escalate issues, obtain supporting information, and drive case resolution.
• Contribute to investigative support activities such as quality review, training, procedural guidance, and internal communications.
• Assist with monitoring improvements by providing input on scenario design, enhancements, testing, or related control activities.
• Support liaison efforts tied to investigative matters, including coordination with appropriate external or internal parties when needed.• At least 2 years of experience in fraud, anti-money laundering, KYC, risk, or compliance-related work.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Ability to type at a minimum speed of 5,000 alpha/numeric keystrokes per hour.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review case information and identify suspicious patterns or risk indicators.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting findings and presenting information to stakeholders.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when handling investigative records and regulatory documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining quality expectations.