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AML Analyst
Location: Lewisville, TX
Salary: $78,000
About the Role
We are seeking an AML Analyst to support financial crime risk mitigation efforts by conducting thorough reviews of transactions, identifying suspicious activity, and ensuring compliance with AML regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in transaction monitoring, enhanced due diligence (EDD), and regulatory reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct AML alert and case reviews to detect potential financial crimes and suspicious activity.
- Utilize research and analytical techniques to assess complex data and identify unusual patterns.
- Perform end-to-end reviews of transaction monitoring alerts across multiple jurisdictions.
- Evaluate customer profiles to determine consistency with expected purchasing/payment behavior.
- Document findings in a clear, well-supported narrative format within case management systems.
- Make determinations on potential Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filings as required.
Required Qualifications
- Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience (or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree).
- Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of AML regulations, including BSA, OFAC, and FinCEN guidance.
- AML Experience: Hands-on experience with transaction monitoring, EDD, or similar financial crime-related roles in the financial services or fintech sector.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel.
- Risk Detection: Ability to identify and mitigate red flags related to money laundering, terrorism financing, and fraud.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience: 2 years of experience in AML transaction monitoring, SAR filing, or escalations.
- Cryptocurrency Knowledge: Familiarity with AML risks in cryptocurrency transactions.
- Certifications: CAMS certification preferred.
- KYC & Screening: Knowledge of transaction monitoring, fraud operations, sanctions screening, PEP identification, and adverse media checks.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary with potential performance-based bonuses.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match.
- Parental Leave and Paid Time Off.
- Professional Development & Certifications reimbursement.
- Employee Referral Program, Corporate Events, and Community Engagement Initiatives.
This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic compliance environment, ensuring financial integrity while enhancing AML detection efforts
Salary : $78,000
