AML Analyst

AML Analyst

Location: Mount Laurel, NJ

Onsite Flexibility: Remote (100% remote - possibility of periodic travel to nearest Hub)

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 4 months (with possibility of extension based on business needs and performance)
• Pay Rate: $28.00-$37.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday-Friday, core business hours - 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day; overtime available
• Travel Requirements: Not required (possibility of periodic travel to nearest Hub location)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

An Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Analyst investigates and monitors financial transactions to detect and prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. They analyze data, conduct investigations, and ensure compliance with AML regulations and policies, ultimately helping to maintain the integrity of the financial system.

Key Responsibilities

• Transaction Monitoring: Reviewing a wide range of financial transactions for suspicious activity
• Investigation: Investigating potential cases of money laundering and other financial crimes; creating and maintaining case files to investigate suspicious activity
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with AML regulations and policies
• Reporting: Reporting findings to regulatory authorities when necessary; preparing and filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
• Due Diligence: Conducting customer due diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) checks
• Documentation: Creating and maintaining records of investigation activities and findings; gathering and analyzing documents to assist in identifying suspicious transaction patterns
• Training: Participating in and leading AML compliance training
• Staying Updated: Staying informed about emerging threats and trends in financial crime
• Collaboration: Working with other teams, including law enforcement and compliance officers
• Reviewing daily transaction reports for signs of unusual or out-of-the-ordinary customer activity
• Performing periodic reviews of high-risk customers

Required Skills

• 0-2 years of experience within a Business Analyst role (internship or co-op considered as experience)
• Basic computer skills - Microsoft Windows, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed to communicate findings and recommendations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills crucial for identifying patterns and trends in financial transactions
• Careful attention to detail necessary for accurately analyzing data and identifying suspicious activities
• Adaptability and flexibility

Preferred Skills

• MS Office knowledge
• AML knowledge
• Banking, financial, or customer service experience
• AML certifications

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required (new graduates are strongly encouraged to apply)
• AML certifications are an asset (preferred)

Required Experience

• 0-2 years of experience within a Business Analyst role; candidates with more than 2 years of experience will be considered overqualified for this position
• Internship or co-op experience is considered equivalent to professional experience for this role

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a leading financial services and banking institution operating across major markets throughout the United States and Canada, with hub locations spanning the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and New England regions. The organization employs thousands of professionals across roles in compliance, risk management, financial crime prevention, technology, and operations, and is recognized for its strong collaborative work culture and commitment to regulatory integrity. Teams include AML analysts, compliance officers, business analysts, and technology specialists who work together in fast-paced, agility-focused environments to uphold the highest standards of financial crime prevention.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-12984 Industry: Data & Analytics

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