AML Analyst

We are looking for an AML Analyst to support a major banking compliance initiative in Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can assess investigative work, uphold quality standards, and contribute to effective anti-money laundering and KYC operations. The role offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment while partnering with teams focused on regulatory adherence and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities:
• Review investigative casework and related documentation to ensure alignment with AML, KYC, and compliance standards.
• Evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of analyst findings and provide clear feedback to improve quality.
• Partner with compliance and risk teams to identify gaps, escalate concerns, and support timely resolution of issues.
• Conduct quality assurance checks across customer due diligence and transaction review activities within a banking environment.
• Maintain thorough records of assessments, observations, and trends to support audit readiness and reporting needs.
• Apply sound judgment when examining customer information, credit-related data, and risk indicators tied to potential financial crime.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts by highlighting recurring errors and recommending practical enhancements to review practices.• Experience in AML, KYC, compliance, or financial crime review within the financial services industry.
• Working knowledge of investigative quality assurance principles and regulatory expectations in a banking setting.
• Ability to analyze customer and transactional information with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with credit, credit risk considerations, and broader risk management concepts.
• Proficiency with business systems and tools, including CRM platforms and related operational applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver constructive feedback effectively.
• Capability to manage priorities independently in a hybrid, deadline-driven environment.