Senior Analyst – Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Senior Analyst - Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Contract (6 Months possible extension)
Plano, TX (Onsite)Pay Rate: $45-50 an hour on W2 (DOE)
Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Analyst - AML to join our Compliance team. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in AML investigations, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), customer risk assessments, and regulatory compliance within the banking and financial services industry. This role requires expertise in identifying suspicious activities, conducting complex investigations, and supporting the organization’s AML/BSA compliance framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive investigations of suspicious transactions, activities, and potential financial crime risks.
• Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews for high-risk customers and accounts.
• Assess and assign customer risk ratings during onboarding for deposit and commercial lending relationships.
• Monitor and analyze financial transactions to identify potential money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, or other illicit activities.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports and regulatory filings as required.
• Support the development, enhancement, and delivery of AML compliance training programs.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable AML/BSA regulations, industry standards, and regulatory expectations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, law enforcement agencies, and regulatory bodies, as necessary.
• Assist the BSA/AML Officer with compliance initiatives, special projects, and other departmental responsibilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Criminal Justice, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in BSA/AML compliance, regulatory compliance, or related financial crime functions within a bank or financial institution.
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience conducting AML investigations, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews, and/or fraud investigations.
• Banking industry experience is required.
• Experience in Auto Lending/Auto Finance is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of AML/BSA regulations, compliance processes, and financial crime risk management practices.
• Proficiency with AML monitoring systems, case management platforms, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional organizational and documentation abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with customer risk rating methodologies and onboarding compliance reviews.
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements and financial crime typologies.
• Relevant AML certifications (e.g., CAMS, CFE, or equivalent) are a plus.
  
  

#RTA Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment
Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. 

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.