Junior AML Analyst
AML Business Analyst I Start Date: ASAP Duration: Through October 31, 2026 Schedule: Monday–Friday, core business hours Location: Remote (must work East Coast hours) Must live close to the following hubs: Jacksonville/Fort Lauderdale FL, Mount Laurel NJ, Wilmington DE, Charlotte NC, Greenville SC, Boston MA, New York, NY, Washington/Vienna VA Role Overview Seeking an AML Business Analyst to support the Financial Crime Risk Management (FCRM) team. The role focuses on reviewing and adjudicating alerts generated through name screening processes and assisting with the identification and escalation of potential financial crime risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and adjudicate high volumes of alerts generated through name screening systems
- Analyze potential matches against watchlists including sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEP), negative media, and other financial crime indicators
- Escalate suspicious or unclear cases to appropriate investigative teams
- Support monitoring and risk detection processes related to AML, sanctions, and compliance requirements
- Conduct open-source research to support alert review and validation
- Document findings clearly within case management systems
- Maintain compliance with financial crime risk management policies and procedures
Required Qualifications
- 0–2 years of professional experience (banking or financial services preferred)
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
- Strong analytical skills for reviewing and assessing data
- Ability to perform internet-based research to validate information
- Ability to manage a high volume of cases within SLA targets
Nice to Have
- Experience within banking or financial services
- Exposure to AML, sanctions, or financial crime operations
Soft Skills
- Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-changing environment
- Ability to receive and apply feedback
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Note: We use AI tools to obtain basic information, detect plagiarism, false employment history or references, categorize skills, and perform an initial match against the job posting. Note: We use AI tools to: obtain basic information, detect plagiarism, false employment history or references, categorize your skills, and do an initial match with job posting.