AML/KYC Analyst

We are looking for an AML/KYC Analyst to support financial crime investigations for a long-term contract opportunity based in Raleigh, NC. This position focuses on reviewing potentially suspicious activity, documenting findings with precision, and helping protect the organization from money laundering, fraud, and related risks. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, experience handling regulated investigative work, and the ability to communicate clear recommendations to business and compliance partners.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct end-to-end reviews of alerts, cases, and referrals involving potential money laundering, fraud, terrorist financing, or other external financial crime concerns.

• Prepare thorough investigative summaries and maintain accurate case documentation to support timely closure and adherence to quality expectations.

• Draft and complete Suspicious Activity Reports with clear, well-supported narratives for submission to the appropriate regulatory or law enforcement channels.

• Present investigative findings to senior stakeholders and highlight emerging operational, regulatory, or compliance exposures that may require action.

• Partner with financial crimes teams, compliance groups, and frontline business units to resolve open matters and support risk-based decision-making.

• Contribute to investigative support activities such as quality checks, case reviews, training assistance, written guidance, and internal communications.

• Assist with monitoring improvements by providing feedback on scenario design, testing outcomes, and opportunities to strengthen detection effectiveness.

• Support interactions related to law enforcement requests or inquiries by organizing relevant information and ensuring proper escalation when needed.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in AML, KYC, fraud investigations, risk management, compliance, or a related financial crimes function.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage investigative caseloads involving both routine and more complex matters with strong attention to detail.
• Experience writing clear, accurate, and regulator-ready case narratives or suspicious activity reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey findings to stakeholders at different levels.
• Proficiency in keyboarding with the ability to type at least 5,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risk and escalate concerns appropriately.

Compensation

$30.00-$35.00 Hourly

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