AML/KYC Analyst

We are looking for an AML/KYC Analyst to support financial crime investigations for a Long-term Contract opportunity based in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, you will review potentially suspicious activity, assess risk indicators, and help ensure investigative work is completed accurately and within established timelines. The position is ideal for a highly organized individual who can balance regulatory expectations, quality standards, and clear communication with internal partners.

Responsibilities:
• Conduct investigations related to potential money laundering, fraud, terrorist financing, and other external financial crime concerns across assigned business areas.
• Manage casework from initial review through resolution, ensuring documentation is thorough and productivity and quality expectations are consistently achieved.
• Prepare clear, accurate suspicious activity reports for escalation to regulatory authorities or law enforcement when warranted.
• Summarize investigative findings for leadership and key stakeholders, highlighting possible compliance, operational, or financial crime risks.
• Collaborate with financial crimes teams and business partners to gather information, resolve alerts, and move investigations to conclusion.
• Support investigative operations through activities such as quality review, guidance sharing, training assistance, monitoring feedback, and law enforcement coordination when needed.
• Contribute input to scenario refinement, control effectiveness reviews, and testing efforts that strengthen investigative processes.
• Use tools such as Microsoft Excel and related systems to organize case data, analyze information, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 2 years of experience in AML, fraud, KYC, risk, compliance, or a related financial crimes environment.
• Working knowledge of anti-money laundering principles, investigative procedures, and regulatory reporting expectations.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce clear case summaries and formal investigative documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working within case management or monitoring environments.
• Ability to type at least 5,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage routine to moderately complex investigations independently.

Compensation

$30.00-$35.00 Hourly

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