AML Analyst-KYC

Rockefeller Capital Management•New York, NY

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated AML/KYC Analyst to join the AML Compliance team. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting client onboarding, periodic reviews, sanctions-related reviews, and other core anti-money laundering compliance activities within a regulated financial services environment. The ideal candidate will have strong research, analytical, written, and communication skills, along with an interest in building a career in AML and financial crime compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Previous experience in AML, KYC, sanctions compliance, financial services, or a relevant internship preferred.
Basic understanding of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), the USA PATRIOT Act, and core AML regulatory requirements.
Exposure to private wealth management or the securities industry is a plus.
Strong research skills, including familiarity with public records and third-party research tools such as LexisNexis and World-Check.
Familiarity with automated onboarding, screening, or transaction monitoring systems is a plus.
Comfort using emerging technology tools, including AI-enabled solutions, to support research, data analysis, and workflow efficiency, with appropriate oversight and judgment.
Strong writing, analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in AML, KYC, sanctions compliance, financial services, or a relevant internship preferred.
Exposure to private wealth management or the securities industry is a plus.
Familiarity with automated onboarding, screening, or transaction monitoring systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct due diligence on prospects and new and existing clients using internal systems, public records, and third-party research tools.
Partner with business stakeholders during the onboarding process to obtain required information and ensure customer and account data are captured accurately in firm systems.
Perform periodic reviews of existing clients to identify changes in risk profile and ensure records remain current and complete.
Identify and escalate potential KYC issues arising during onboarding and periodic reviews.
Assist with FinCEN 314(a) searches and related review activities.
Assist with PEP, Adverse Media, OFAC and sanctions-related reviews.
Support the AML Compliance team during internal audits, regulatory examinations, and other compliance-related initiatives or projects, as needed.