AML Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +10 more states.

📋 Description

• Conduct reviews of transaction activities, investigations, and customer due diligence assessments for potentially suspicious activities, possible matches with sanctions lists, or heightened risks related to money laundering and terrorist financing.

• Provide risk-based recommendations for Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and prepare the necessary documentation.

• Execute periodic comprehensive evaluations of individuals or entities assessed as high-risk.

• Review and investigate potential matches against sanctions lists.

• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC regulations, and the rules governing sanctions screening.

• Support the provision of financial crime consulting services to banks, money service businesses, third-party payment providers, and fintech companies.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Develop both technical and transferable consulting skills, apply critical thinking, and leverage technology, including emerging AI solutions, to address business challenges.

• Collaborate with various teams and contribute to fostering client relationships, strategizing account management, ensuring delivery excellence, and nurturing trusted partnerships.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma required.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in financial services, particularly in financial crime compliance management, retail banking, commercial banking, or within globally diversified financial services organizations.

• Familiarity with laws related to money laundering, including BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC requirements, and the standards for Suspicious Activity Reporting.

• Excellent skills in writing, analysis, communication, research, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and reasoning.

• Capability to multitask, deliver projects punctually, adapt to changing responsibilities, and work independently as well as collaboratively with teams across various locations.

• Understanding of client and transaction monitoring processes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and various online research systems, including the Internet.

• High level of integrity and professionalism.

• Associate’s degree and/or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

• Certification as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or another relevant professional certification is preferred.

• Experience in conducting AML and financial crime investigations, customer due diligence reviews, and/or sanctions screening reviews is preferred.

• Familiarity with AML software solutions, transaction monitoring systems, customer risk rating systems, and case management tools such as Actimize, Verafin, Fiserv, FCRM, Jack Henry Yellow Hammer, and Patriot Officer is preferred.

• General knowledge of banking compliance is preferred.

• Experience in professional services or project-based environments is preferred.

• Expertise in financial crime technology platforms such as CLEAR, LexisNexis, and World-Check is preferred.

• Prior experience in financial crime consulting is preferred.

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

• Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

• Crowe is not sponsoring work authorization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package.

• Flexible work-life balance.

• Career coaching support and guidance for career development.

• An inclusive culture that values diversity.

• Equal employment opportunities for all.

• Accommodations and special assistance for applicants.