AML Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an AML Analyst in Woodbridge, New Jersey. In this role, you will examine customer activity for large cash movements, identify unusual transaction patterns, and help maintain compliance with anti-money laundering regulations. This opportunity is well suited to someone in the early stages of a finance career who is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working with regulated financial data.

Responsibilities:

• Review customer records and transaction activity to identify cash transactions that meet regulatory reporting thresholds.

• Analyze account behavior for patterns that may indicate suspicious or prohibited financial activity.

• Prepare accurate documentation to support required currency transaction reporting and related compliance records.

• Investigate exceptions by comparing transaction details, customer information, and supporting file documentation.

• Escalate potentially unusual findings to appropriate compliance or oversight teams for further review.

• Maintain organized case notes and audit-ready records in line with internal policies and regulatory expectations.

• Partner with colleagues across compliance and operations to clarify account activity and resolve open items

• Bachelor’s or Honours degree in finance, business, accounting, or a related field.
• Knowledge of anti-money laundering principles and financial crime compliance practices.
• Ability to review transactional data carefully and recognize unusual patterns or inconsistencies.
• Strong analytical thinking skills with close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for documenting findings and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Proficiency with standard business systems and the ability to learn compliance tools quickly.