AML/KYC Analyst

About the role

We are looking for an AML/KYC Analyst to join a financial crimes compliance team. This long-term contract opportunity is well suited for a detail-oriented individual who can evaluate alerts carefully, apply sound judgment, and document findings with accuracy. The role focuses on frontline review work that helps identify unusual activity and supports regulatory compliance efforts in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial reviews of transactional or customer activity alerts to identify potential indicators of suspicious behavior.
• Assess findings and decide when matters should be referred for deeper investigation based on risk and supporting evidence.
• Support the identification of cases that may warrant regulatory reporting by organizing facts and highlighting relevant concerns.
• Examine account and transaction data, perform targeted research, and summarize conclusions in clear written case notes.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation to demonstrate compliance with applicable AML and KYC standards and internal procedures.
• Collaborate with compliance, risk, or investigative partners as needed to clarify information and strengthen case outcomes.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of overall business or functional experience in a structured work environment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in AML, KYC, risk, compliance, fraud review, or financial crimes investigations.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher is required.
• Practical understanding of Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering regulatory expectations.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data to identify patterns, exceptions, and risk indicators.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, sound decision-making, and effective written communication abilities.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.