AML Analyst

AML Analyst

Location: Chicago, IL

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid – 2 to 3 days per week in office

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 2 months (with potential for extension; conversion to FTE possible)
• Pay Rate: $28.00–$33.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 40 hours/week, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday
• 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

The AML Analyst will be responsible for the timely execution of Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews for potentially high-risk U.S. customers. The successful candidate will assess onboarding documentation, conduct external research, review adverse media, evaluate PEP exposure and anticipated account activity, and determine customer risk ratings and alignment with the client's risk appetite. This contractor will support business-as-usual Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) activities for high-risk clients within the U.S. AML program, including performing onboarding reviews, assessing customer risk, researching adverse media, and conducting EDD reviews for alternative investment clients such as hedge funds and private equity firms.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence reviews for high-risk customers, with a strong focus on Alternative Investment Funds.
• Analyze customer onboarding documentation, ownership structures, anticipated activity, and associated risk factors.
• Perform adverse media and reputational risk research.
• Collaborate with AML, Legal, Risk Management, Sanctions, and business stakeholders to determine appropriate risk outcomes.
• Identify customers that fall outside of the client's risk appetite and escalate as required.
• Maintain and enhance AML procedures, job aids, and documentation.
• Support regulatory compliance initiatives and process improvement activities.
• Manage multiple reviews simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Required Skills

• 3–5 years of AML/BSA (Bank Secrecy Act) experience within a banking or financial services environment.
• Experience conducting onboarding reviews for high-risk customers.
• Knowledge of AML regulations, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and research skills.
• Experience assessing high-risk client relationships.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting Alternative Investment clients, including hedge funds and private equity firms.
• Previous FIU experience at a financial institution.
• Experience reviewing Transaction Monitoring investigations.
• CAMS certification (not required).
• Prior experience working with U.S. AML/BSA regulations.
• Experience with sanctions, reputational risk, or KYC programs.

Additional Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative team player.
• Self-motivated and disciplined with the ability to work independently.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Required Experience

• 3–5 years of AML/BSA experience within a banking or financial services environment, including conducting onboarding reviews and assessing high-risk client relationships.

Important Notes

• Candidates cannot begin the role while employment history verification is in progress; verification must be completed prior to start.
• 2-round interview process (1 hour each); interviews conducted in person and/or via MS Teams with the Hiring Manager and Senior Leadership.

Benefits

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

About the Client

This client is a leading North American financial institution offering reliable banking products and personalized financial solutions. Operating across the U.S. and Canada, the organization employs thousands of banking and financial services professionals — including AML analysts, compliance specialists, risk managers, and financial investigators — who collaborate across enterprise risk, legal, and regulatory functions to serve a broad range of individual and institutional clients.

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: 26-13888 Industry: Data & Analytics