Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

Job Title: AML Analyst

Job Location: Hybrid at Phoenix, AZ 85054

Duration: 6 Months Contract (High possibility of extension)

Client: Banking

Responsibilities:

• Facilitating the due diligence process for prospective partners liaising closely with business development teams to ensure consistency and conduct quality checks.
• Executing accurate and regular due diligence refreshes for existing partners based on frequencies defined as per the risk level of each partner.
• Assessing the risk of prospect/partner based on DD information provided and recommending risk mitigation steps as needed.
• Coordinating with subject matter experts such as Compliance and Financial Crime subject matter experts to ensure timely input from all relevant stakeholders.
• Proactively engaging closely with partners to ensure right level of documentation and timely/accurate responses to follow-ups.
• Ensure partner communications are clearly and simply written, detailing exactly what is required, by when, and the consequences for non- adherence. Ensure internal communications to Partner Managers are always clear.

Required qualifications:

• Extensive experience in Customer Due Diligence or Compliance within regulated financial services environments
• Strong understanding of critical due diligence methodologies, industry guidelines (FATF, JMLSG) and applicable regulatory frameworks
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in client due diligence procedures, sanctions screening and monitoring.
• Ability to diligently capture and evidence the activities undertaken, decision making and rationale for such decisions, considering relevant regulatory, compliance and reputational risks.
• Must be results oriented, and self-driven, able to operate in a fast-paced environment within the GMNS business
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyse information, identify risk triggers, and evaluate risk pillars effectively
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence without authority, experience creating presentations using PowerPoint and ability to clearly communicate complex concepts in verbal and written form.
• Proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to strict deadlines.

Preferred qualifications:

• University Degree or equivalent
• Familiarity with tools like LexisNexis, Bankers, Almanac and Dow Jones
• CAMS, ICA or equivalent certifications