Skills
About the Role
We’re seeking an AML Analyst to support high-quality financial crime investigations and risk assessments. In this role, you’ll validate escalated alerts, determine whether a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) is required, and partner closely with compliance stakeholders and the MLRO to ensure timely, well-documented decisions.
Responsibilities
- Provide case guidance to operations specialists, both on individual investigations and at a broader process level
- Conduct thorough risk assessments in line with established AML procedures
- Review and validate escalated alerts and determine SAR requirement
- Own final risk assessment outcomes and escalation decisions
- Serve as the primary point of contact with compliance stakeholders and the MLRO
- Prepare detailed investigation reporting, including elapsed activity and investigative actions taken
Requirements
- Experience performing AML risk assessments and financial crime investigations
- Strong understanding of SAR decisioning and documentation standards
- Ability to validate alerts and make informed escalation determinations
- Comfort working with compliance stakeholders and communicating investigation findings clearly
- Experience using OSINT and coordinating outreach or external confirmations when needed
Benefits
- Opportunity to contribute directly to compliance outcomes and SAR quality
- Collaborative environment with clear ownership of investigation decisions
- Professional growth through exposure to jurisdiction-specific reporting requirements