Anti-Money Laundering / Customer Due Diligence Analyst [AQ-11967]

About the role

Join a leading global financial services organization dedicated to protecting its network and ensuring the integrity of financial transactions worldwide. This role offers the opportunity to own a critical piece of the compliance puzzle, operating with a high degree of autonomy in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. You will act as the gatekeeper of risk, understanding the 'why' behind every data point, spotting subtle red flags, and navigating complex, cross-border regulatory landscapes to safeguard the organization and its partners.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and execute complex onboarding and regular refreshes for global partners, adjusting your approach based on varying risk tiers, remits, and entity types (e.g., payment partners, financial institutions, and less-regulated entities).
• Analyze due diligence data to identify risk triggers, proactively investigate red flags, evaluate risk pillars, and recommend definitive mitigation steps.
• Apply a deep understanding of US, UK, and global regulatory regimes to ensure all compliance activities meet stringent quality standards.
• Act as the primary liaison between Business Development, Partner Managers, and specialized Compliance/Financial Crime SMEs, communicating complex risk concepts clearly and ensuring partners understand documentation requirements.
• Diligently capture and evidence all investigation activities, rationales, and decision-making processes, keeping regulatory, compliance, and reputational risks front and center.

Requirements

• 5+ years of dedicated experience in Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Know Your Customer (KYC), or Compliance within a regulated financial services environment.
• Strong foundational knowledge of US and global regulatory frameworks, due diligence best practices, and industry guidelines (e.g., FATF, JMLSG).
• Hands-on experience utilizing industry-standard screening and compliance tools (e.g., Dow Jones, LexisNexis, Bankers Almanac) to identify sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and adverse media.
• Proven ability to handle different risk categories and triggers independently, with a solution-oriented mindset when addressing compliance roadblocks.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to write clear, concise instructions for external partners and build strong internal relationships without formal authority.
• A proactive, self-starting individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages strict deadlines seamlessly, and requires minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

While professional certifications (CAMS, ICA, or equivalent) or a University degree are highly valued, we prioritize deep, practical onboarding and refresh experience and strong regulatory knowledge.

Pay

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $40 to $41.87 per hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

Benefits

Eligible talent get access to amazing benefits including:

• Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans.
• Paid sick leave.
• Retirement plans with a match.
• Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.

About the Company

Our client’s culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values, and an unwavering commitment to back customers, communities, and colleagues. You’ll experience comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together you will help define the future.