AML Compliance Analyst

Position: AML Compliance Analyst (Contract Role)Location: San Antonio, Texas, 78251, United StatesTYPE: 100% ONSITEPosition OverviewWe are seeking detail‑oriented AML Quality / Risk Analysts to support compliance operations within a large financial services environment. This role focuses on performing risk‑based quality reviews of AML alerts and investigations to ensure adherence to regulatory standards, internal policies, and procedural requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a high attention to detail, and the ability to assess investigative quality across complex financial data. Key ResponsibilitiesInterpret and apply AML risk standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures. Conduct risk‑based quality analysis of AML alerts to determine whether alerts were appropriately investigated and cleared by Compliance Alert Analysts. Evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of alert documentation and investigative conclusions. Identify documentation gaps, escalation needs, and potential risk exposure. Ensure investigative decisions align with internal controls and regulatory expectations. Document findings clearly and consistently in accordance with quality review standards. Documentation & Data Review IncludesInvestigation narratives and supporting evidence Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) Know Your Customer (KYC) and customer due diligence information Account, transactional, and behavioral data Any additional information required to support AML investigative determinations Required QualificationsPrior experience in AML, compliance, financial crime, or risk review environments Strong analytical, research, and critical‑thinking skillsAbility to analyze large volumes of transactional and investigative dataHigh level of attention to detail and quality standards Strong written communication and documentation skills Working knowledge of AML regulations and financial crime typologies Target Degrees / Backgrounds:CybersecurityData ScienceData AnalyticsManagement Information SystemsInformation SystemsCrypto-related certifications or studies