aquesst

AML Analyst

aquesst Atlanta, GA
aquesst

AML Analyst

aquesst Atlanta, GA
9 months ago 28 applicants

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10-12 Month Contract Opportunity in Atlanta, GA

Overview

The Analyst will participate in helping our financial services clients with financial crimes compliance activities. This is an opportunity to make a difference and contribute to a highly successful company with a significant growth trajectory.

Responsibilities

  • Collect and assess all necessary Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) documentation as per regulatory requirements
  • Initiate risk assessments to identify potential risks and implement ongoing due diligence processes to monitor these risks
  • Review, escalate, or close alerts that are triggered by transaction monitoring systems, ensuring all alerts are managed according to compliance protocols
  • Investigate and analyze transactions deemed suspicious
  • Prepare comprehensive narrative summaries detailing the decisions made, ensuring alignment with compliance standards

Requirements

  • 1-2 years of relevant experience
  • Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Excellent written, communication, and presentation skills
  • Ability to interact and work closely with business stakeholders at all levels of seniority
  • Strong analytical thinking and critical reasoning skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to effectively handle a fast-paced environment and successfully meet established deadline requirements
  • Preferred certifications such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), demonstrating specialized compliance expertise
  • Preferred experience in AML case investigations or transaction monitoring, with a strong focus on compliance adherence
  • Preferred experience in writing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with a workload of managing 5 cases per day

Compensation

  • $25/hour, depending on experience
  • Highly competitive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401K plan, and tuition reimbursement
  • A work culture focused on innovation and creation of lasting value for our clients and employees
  • Must be local and eligible without sponsorship.

To apply, please email your resume to chrisc@aquesst.com .

  • Seniority level

    Entry level

  • Employment type

    Full-time

  • Job function

    Finance and Sales

  • Industries

    IT Services and IT Consulting

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