AML Compliance Analyst - Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

Western Union•Atlanta, GA

3d•$64,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The AML Compliance Analyst identifies, investigates, and escalates potentially suspicious activity related to money laundering, fraud, sanctions, and other financial crime risks. The role reviews transaction monitoring alerts, analyzes customer and agent activity, conducts research, and supports regulatory reporting while ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering requirements and applicable regulations. The Analyst works with internal teams to assess risk, identify emerging trends, and support a strong culture of compliance and risk management. The position is hybrid in Atlanta, Georgia, with an expectation to work from the office at least three days per week. The office is located at 5 Concourse Pkwy NE, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30328.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in AML, BSA, financial crimes, fraud investigations, compliance, risk management, or a related analytical function.
At least 2 years of experience reviewing, analyzing, and documenting investigative findings using transaction or customer data.
At least 1 year of experience conducting research and risk assessments using multiple data sources and investigative tools.
Experience identifying and escalating potential compliance, AML, fraud, sanctions, or financial crime risks.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business systems used for analysis, reporting, and case management.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Western Union will not sponsor work visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent job experience in the financial services industry.
Experience working in a regulated financial services, banking, fintech, payments, or similar environment.
Experience preparing or supporting SARs, Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs), or similar regulatory filings.
Experience conducting open-source intelligence (OSINT) or enhanced due diligence research.
Experience working with large datasets, trend analysis, and reporting.
ACAMS, CFE, CFCS, or other financial crime compliance certification.

Responsibilities

Review and investigate transaction monitoring alerts and cases to identify potentially suspicious activity.
Analyze customer, agent, and transaction data to identify money laundering, fraud, sanctions, or other financial crime risks.
Conduct research using internal systems and external sources to support investigations and risk assessments.
Escalate suspicious activity and prepare clear, accurate case documentation in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Support preparation and submission of regulatory reports, including Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and other required filings, as applicable.
Identify emerging trends, typologies, and patterns of suspicious activity and recommend appropriate actions.
Partner with Compliance, Risk, Operations, and other business teams to support investigations and risk mitigation efforts.
Maintain investigation quality and productivity, and comply with established procedures and service-level expectations.
Participate in process improvement initiatives, knowledge sharing, and team training activities.