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AML Analyst – EDD & CDD Specialist

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AML Analyst – EDD & CDD Specialist

Pay Range: $30 – $70/hr (DOE and role level)

Type: Contract-to-Hire (Hybrid) | Comprehensive Training Provided

We’re collaborating with a globally recognized financial services firm that’s ramping up its Financial Crimes Compliance capabilities. You’ll be part of an innovative team dedicated to detecting and deterring illicit activity—from money laundering schemes to high-risk account behavior. If you’re passionate about digging deep into complex cases and making a tangible impact, this could be the perfect opportunity to level up your AML career.

Your Role & Responsibilities

  • Enhanced & Ongoing Due Diligence: Conduct thorough investigations of high-risk customer profiles, analyzing transaction data, ownership structures, and potential red flags.
  • Risk Analysis & Reporting: Prepare detailed risk narratives and compliance summaries outlining findings, recommendations, and next steps. Your written assessments will guide major compliance decisions.
  • Collaboration & Advisory: Work side by side with cross-functional teams—compliance, legal, and operations—to address urgent issues, respond to emerging fraud trends, and ensure all regulatory standards are met.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Best Practices: Maintain a keen awareness of BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, and other relevant regulations. Proactively identify process enhancements that keep your team on the leading edge of financial crime prevention.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay current on global AML typologies, leverage cutting-edge investigative tools, and propose innovative solutions to strengthen the institution’s overall compliance posture.

Qualifications Across Multiple Levels

Entry-Level (1–2 Years’ Experience)

  • Familiarity with KYC, AML, and due diligence concepts.
  • Strong attention to detail, with basic investigative or analytical background.
  • Effective communication skills for writing concise and accurate case summaries.
  • Hourly Rate: $30–$40

Mid-Level (3–5 Years’ Experience)

  • Hands-on experience conducting investigations of complex or high-risk customer scenarios.
  • Ability to interpret and apply relevant regulations (BSA, FATF, OFAC) across different business lines.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in drafting reports, summarizing findings, and delivering recommendations to senior stakeholders.
  • Hourly Rate: $41-$50

Senior-Level (5+ Years’ Experience)

  • Robust expertise in EDD, including writing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for high-risk entities.
  • Proven track record of independently managing critical cases and providing strategic guidance on risk mitigation.
  • Potential to mentor junior analysts, oversee process improvements, and interface with external auditors or regulators.
  • Hourly Rate: $60–$70

What Sets This Opportunity Apart?

  • Impactful Work: You’ll be a frontline defender against financial crime, playing a key role in safeguarding global banking systems.
  • Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse, supportive team where knowledge-sharing and problem-solving happen daily.
  • Professional Growth: Benefit from structured training, access to advanced investigative platforms, and potential conversion to a permanent position.
  • Flexibility: Depending on your role, you may enjoy hybrid work options, blending in-office collaboration with remote days for focus and balance.

If you’re driven to uphold the highest standards in financial crime prevention, we want to hear from you. Apply today and learn how you can be part of a growing team that’s transforming compliance—and protecting the integrity of the global financial system.