AML/KYC Analyst – CDD, EDD & Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst

Crowe•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Crowe is hiring an AML/KYC Analyst to support financial crime compliance consulting for financial services clients, including banks, money service businesses, third-party payment providers, and fintechs. Under the supervision of Crowe and/or client management and quality assurance, the analyst reviews alerts, investigates potentially suspicious activity, conducts enhanced due diligence and periodic holistic reviews of higher-risk individuals or entities, and reviews potential sanctions-list matches. The analyst makes risk-based recommendations regarding suspicious activity and prepares Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). The role uses information gathering, data analysis, research, and knowledge of applicable regulations to assess suspicious activity and financial crime risk. It requires a working knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC requirements, and sanctions screening, as well as the ability to work independently and with teams across locations. Other duties may be assigned. Crowe describes its culture as grounded in Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship, and expects employees to act ethically and with integrity. The position’s stated wage range is $18.75–$35.75 per hour; compensation decisions consider factors such as skills, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and business needs. Crowe provides a comprehensive total rewards package and offers access to a Career Coach. Crowe is not sponsoring work authorization for this role.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least one year of experience in financial services financial crime compliance management, retail banking, commercial banking, and/or global diversified financial services organizations.
Knowledge of laws applicable to money laundering, including the BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC requirements, and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirements.
Strong writing, analytical, communication, problem-solving, strategic-thinking, and reasoning skills.
Ability to multitask, complete projects on time, adapt quickly to changing assignments, and work autonomously and with teams in different locations.
Strong research skills and sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and online research systems, including the Internet.
Knowledge of client and transactional monitoring processes.
Ability to interpret information and data using logical reasoning and develop recommendations based on analysis.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, use data-driven insights, and make key decisions under pressure and with limited information.
Ability to anticipate needs, draw conclusions, and adapt to changing demands.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including communicating effectively with all levels of staff and management.
High degree of integrity and professionalism, and capacity to excel in a cohesive team environment.
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire; Crowe is not sponsoring work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree and/or bachelor’s degree.
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification or another relevant professional certification.
Experience performing AML and financial crime investigations, customer due diligence reviews, and/or sanctions screening reviews.
Experience with AML software solutions, such as transaction monitoring systems, customer risk rating systems, or case management tools including Actimize, Verafin, Fiserv, FCRM, Jack Henry Yellow Hammer, or Patriot Officer.
General banking compliance knowledge.
Experience in a professional services or project-based environment.
Experience with financial crime technology platforms such as CLEAR, LexisNexis, and World-Check.
Prior financial crime consulting experience.
Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

Review and investigate alerts and potentially suspicious activity, including performing investigations and enhanced due diligence reviews.
Make risk-based SAR recommendations and prepare SARs, under the supervision of Crowe and/or client management and quality assurance.
Conduct periodic holistic reviews of higher-risk individuals or entities, under supervision and quality assurance.
Review and investigate potential matches with sanctions lists, under supervision and quality assurance.
Use information gathering, data analysis, and regulatory knowledge to assess suspicious activity and designate financial crime risk.
Assist in delivering financial crime consulting services to financial services companies, including banks, money service businesses, third-party payment providers, and fintechs.
Handle other duties as assigned by the employer.