What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anti-Money Laundering Analyst position at Robert Half?
Are you passionate about fighting financial crimes and ensuring compliance with global regulations? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your analytical skills can make a tangible impact? Join our dynamic team as an Anti-Money Laundering Analyst, where you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of financial systems and safeguarding businesses against illicit activities. This position is located in Newark, DE and is offered on a contract-to-hire basis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive reviews, investigations, and analysis of suspicious transactions and accounts to identify potential instances of money laundering or other financial crimes.
- Monitor and analyze customer transactions in accordance with AML policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare timely and accurate Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for filing with appropriate regulatory bodies, ensuring completeness and clarity.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including compliance teams, legal counsel, and senior management, to assess and mitigate financial crime risks.
- Stay up-to-date on global AML regulations and industry best practices to ensure ongoing compliance and recommend updates to internal processes where needed.
- Assist in the development and delivery of AML training to other staff members to promote awareness and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Utilize advanced analytics tools and databases to detect unusual patterns, trends, and red flags in customer and transactional data.
- Support audits, regulatory inquiries, and examinations by providing necessary documentation and responses.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or a similar field; advanced degree a plus.
- 2 years of proven experience in AML compliance, investigations, or related financial sector roles.
- Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks such as the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, FATF recommendations, or equivalent global standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to work with large data sets and identify patterns or anomalies.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
- Proficiency with AML software tools, transaction monitoring systems, and risk assessment platforms (experience with [Insert Name of Common AML Platforms] preferred).
- Certification in AML, such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or equivalent, is highly desirable (Source: MC24 Job Search Guide US eBook).
Competencies and Traits for Success:
- Meticulous attention to detail to ensure compliance with complex regulations.
- Strong ethical judgment and integrity when handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a deadline-driven, high-volume environment.
- Comfortable working collaboratively across teams and maintaining professionalism under pressure.
If you are eager to take the next step in your career and play an integral role in ensuring financial security and transparency, we want to hear from you!
