Job Title: AML Analyst

Location: Washington, D.C.; In-person 

Status: Full-time; Exempt 

Reports to: Chief Compliance Officer 

Typical Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, hybrid after 90 days.

Since 1999, Monex USA has provided corporate clients with the best foreign exchange (FX) and international payment solutions in the industry. Monex USA guides thousands of clients, from a broad spectrum of industry sectors, through the intricacies of the currency markets. Our unique market insight is widely recognized in main-line business media such as The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, Bloomberg, and CNBC.

Monex USA is looking for an AML Analyst to examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities. 

Responsibilities:

• Review, process, and onboard/reject incoming client accounts
• Review and evaluate active transaction monitoring cases
• Work with other analysts and CCO to evaluate potential SAR activity including gathering information, write the narrative, and file SARs
• Perform KYC renewals
• Assist in researching, drafting, and implementing new policies companywide for overall improvement
• Research and meet with new vendors for automating processes
• Assist in training new analysts as needed

Required Professional Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field
• 4 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and identify patterns or anomalies

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACAMS
• Strong knowledge of anti-money laundering regulations (e.g., Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, FATF recommendations) and industry best practices
• Experience in automating AML processes with technology

Desired Characteristics:

• Sees the bigger picture
• Mature and professional 
• An excellent verbal and written communication

Compensation:

Salary is commensurate with experience. The annual salary range starts at $70,000 with a 10% annual bonus.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• AD&D insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• 401K & Roth
• 16 days of PTO
• Pet Insurance

Monex USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is valued and the company will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.