AML Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an AML Analyst to support financial crime compliance efforts in New Jersey. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for an entry-level candidate who is attentive to detail and interested in transaction monitoring and regulatory reporting. In this role, you will examine customer activity, identify unusual cash movement patterns, and help ensure reportable transactions are properly documented in line with anti-money laundering standards.

Responsibilities:
• Review customer account records and transaction activity to identify cash movements that meet or exceed reporting thresholds.
• Analyze account behavior for irregular patterns that may indicate suspicious or prohibited financial activity.
• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation to support required currency transaction reporting and compliance reviews.
• Investigate large cash transactions by evaluating customer file details and related activity for completeness and consistency.
• Escalate potential concerns to appropriate compliance personnel when transaction activity appears unusual or requires further review.
• Support anti-money laundering controls by applying internal procedures and regulatory guidelines during case assessments.
• Maintain organized records of findings, decisions, and supporting materials for audit and regulatory purposes.• Bachelor’s or Honours degree required.
• Knowledge of anti-money laundering principles and financial crime compliance concepts.
• Ability to review transactional data carefully and recognize meaningful activity patterns.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to document findings clearly and accurately.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills in a structured review environment.
• Comfortable working with customer files, transaction records, and compliance-related documentation.