Position : AML Analyst
Duration : Contract to Hire (6 months)
Environment : Hybrid in Downtown Chicago, IL Hours: 9am-5pm
Job Description : The AML Analyst will be part of the US Commercial KYC team and are responsible for supporting compliance with BSA/AML/KYC guidelines. This is a great opportunity to jumpstart your career in the banking industry. We are looking for someone that steps outside their role to add value wherever they can, someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution.
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Banking experience and/or knowledge
• AML/KYC experience and/or knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management
• Works well individually and in teams by sharing information and supporting colleagues
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks, and have attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Review and conduct appropriate due diligence and subsequently provides approvals for new client on-boarding and existing client re-certifications
• Review KYC files for onboarding, re-certifications and due diligence requests in line with firmwide and local requirements
• Respond to onboarding and/or update requests from Commercial Banking and TPS Sales teams.
• Gather required customer AML data and enter it into the AML book of record system in order to either create a new or update an existing KYC Checklist.
• Review deal files, third party websites and system information to augment data, scanning and storing screenshots or documents as required.
• Adjudicate hits on any system name searches by consulting with the internal OFAC Unit.
• Work with the U.S. AML Office High Risk Unit to assess and update high- risk ratings as needed.
• Work with Commercial Banking and TPS Sales teams to obtain RM and TPS review and approval of all AML data
• Interact with staff of all levels in U.S. Commercial Banking as well as the U.S. AML Office High Risk Unit as necessary for issue resolution or escalation, involving management as needed, in order to ensure that the customers’ needs are met or exceeded.
• Ensure delivery of exemplary internal client service by troubleshooting and providing issue resolution in a professional, ethical, and courteous manner.

About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.