AML Compliance Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an AML Compliance Analyst to support quality assurance and risk-based review of financial crime investigations. This role is responsible for evaluating alert dispositions, ensuring compliance with AML standards, and validating the accuracy and completeness of investigative documentation.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret complex policies and data within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply AML risk standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures across alert review processes
• Perform quality assurance (QA) reviews to determine whether Compliance Alert Analysts appropriately cleared or escalated alerts
• Conduct risk-based analysis to assess the adequacy of investigative conclusions and decision-making
• Validate that required data has been accurately collected, documented, and supported , including:
• Investigative findings
• Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
• Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs)
• Know Your Customer (KYC) information
• Account and transactional data
• Ensure all documentation meets regulatory and internal audit standards
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or risk indicators within investigations and documentation
• Analyze large volumes of data to support informed compliance decisions
• Partner with compliance teams to ensure alignment with AML regulatory expectations and quality standards

What We’re Looking For

• Candidates who can think beyond process and apply independent judgment
• Strong accuracy and documentation discipline
• Ability to adapt to new tools and evolving compliance expectations
• Proven success working in fast-paced, high-volume environments

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of:
• AML / Financial Crimes compliance
• Risk-based decision-making frameworks
• Proven ability to:
• Analyze large datasets and transactional activity
• Identify anomalies, trends, and potential risk indicators
• Experience with:
• SARs, CTRs, KYC, and AML investigations
• Case review, quality assurance, or audit-style environments
• Advanced analytical, research, and critical thinking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication , with the ability to document findings clearly and accurately
• High attention to detail with ability to operate in high-precision environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in:
• AML Quality Assurance / QC roles
• Transaction monitoring or alert review environments
• Familiarity with:
• AML systems, case management tools, or regulatory platforms
• Exposure to:
• Emerging tools, including data analytics or AI-assisted workflows