AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Analyst
Location: Knoxville, TN
The AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Analyst is responsible for managing team performance and overseeing the end-to-end Quality, Training, and Policy (QTP) strategy to ensure process accuracy, compliance, and consistency. This includes conducting quality reviews of completed files, providing KYC subject matter expertise, delivering coaching and feedback, identifying process gaps, and executing corrective actions. This role also involves serving as an escalation point, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement within a fast-paced financial services environment.
Roles & Responsibilities
Manage team performance and facilitate stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment of objectives and priorities
Oversee the end-to-end Quality, Training, and Policy (QTP) strategy from design through execution
Develop and implement strategies to achieve efficiency, productivity, and consistency targets
Conduct quality reviews of completed files to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to established standards
Provide KYC subject matter expertise to analysts and senior analysts
Deliver targeted coaching and feedback on individual cases and broader process challenges or changes
Identify and escalate process gaps or issues, conducting root cause analysis and executing action plans to address underperformance
Serve as the project escalation point, providing clear, concise guidance aligned with approved policies and procedures
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years' experience in Transaction Monitoring within FinTech, Banking, or Financial Institutions
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Quality Control and/or Auditing
AML certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) and/or ICA (International Compliance Association)
KYC certifications such as CKYCA (Certified Know Your Customer Associate) and/or CKYCE (Certified KYC Expert)
Experience in the financial services industry, ideally within risk, compliance, or financial crime
Experience and knowledge of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques
Knowledgeable of financial crime typologies and their indicators
Knowledgeable of the regulatory environment and compliance requirements
Experience with case management tools, screening databases, or AML platforms (e.g., LexisNexis, RDC, World-Check) is a plus
Knowledgeable of QC methodologies, frameworks, and best practices
Experience reviewing and validating case files, reports, or documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field
Professional Qualifications:
Excellent analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to identify deviations, assess risks, and maintain strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and produce accurate work within accelerated deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly and providing effective feedback to analysts, management, and stakeholders
Comfortable operating in a dynamic, transformational environment, viewing change as an opportunity for personal growth, professional development, and driving continuous improvement for both the team and broader organization
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Role Location Hourly Salary Range
California $23.13 to $49.57
Cleveland $21.39 to $39.66
Colorado $23.13 to $42.84
District of Columbia $24.62 to $45.63
Illinois $21.39 to $42.84
Maryland $23.13 to $42.84
Massachusetts $23.13 to $45.63
Minnesota $23.13 to $42.84
New York/New Jersey $21.39 to $49.57
Washington $24.62 to $45.63
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