AML/KYC Analyst

We are looking for an AML/KYC Analyst to join a financial crimes compliance team in California. This long-term contract position is suited for a detail-focused individual who can assess transactional alerts, evaluate potential risk, and document findings with precision. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to anti-money laundering and know-your-customer efforts by supporting investigations and helping maintain compliance with applicable regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial reviews of alerts to identify unusual activity and assess whether additional investigation is warranted.

• Evaluate transaction patterns and customer information to determine when matters should be referred for deeper examination.

• Support the identification of cases that may lead to suspicious activity reporting by summarizing relevant risk indicators.

• Research account activity and related data sources to build well-supported investigative findings.

• Prepare clear, organized documentation that explains review outcomes, supporting evidence, and recommended next steps.

• Apply AML, KYC, and Bank Secrecy Act standards while performing daily compliance-related analysis.

• Use spreadsheets and other data analysis methods to interpret information efficiently and accurately.

• At least 3 years of overall business or functional experience.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in AML, risk, compliance, or financial crimes investigations.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is required.

• Working knowledge of AML and KYC regulatory expectations, including Bank Secrecy Act principles.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort working with data-driven reviews.

• Strong analytical judgment, problem-solving ability, and written communication skills.

• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage work independently.

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