AML Special Project Consultant - Senior Analyst

AML RightSource•Remote - Texas, TX

About The Position

The AML Special Project Consultant – Senior Analyst works with bank and non-bank financial institution clients to provide advice and counsel on combating financial crime and mitigating financial crime risks. The role detects and investigates unusual financial activity by performing quality control on Associate Analysts’ work and conducting independent monitoring of account activity. It also involves reviewing client files to perform Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures and ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational policies. The Senior Analyst researches and analyzes data from various sources and prepares written summaries of recommendations and conclusions related to suspicious or unusual financial activity and KYC reviews. The role may include quality control, occasional supervisory responsibilities, and ad hoc client communication. It requires discretion and judgment, as well as the ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years of relevant AML/BSA experience.
Strong oral communication skills and the ability to write clear summaries that synthesize recommendations and conclusions.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
Ability to multitask, work independently and as part of a team, and build cooperative, collaborative working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification.
Strong knowledge of the banking industry and related regulations and laws.
Entrepreneurial spirit, collaborative approach, readiness to express ideas, adaptability in managing change, and ability to influence and identify improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

Identify data anomalies and red flags related to money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and sanctions violations, and escalate findings for second-level review.
Verify client identities and understand the nature and purpose of their relationships with financial institutions for KYC procedures, escalating where appropriate.
Perform quality control work as needed.
Assist with advanced tasks, including client communication, production data analysis, and creating client-specific aids and training.
Assist analysts with workflow items and administrative tasks as they arise.
Submit written work for review by AML RightSource and client quality control teams, make requested adjustments, and apply feedback to future work.
Meet designated timeframes and follow procedures to ensure timely and accurate work completion.
Contribute to a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and guidance related to anti-money laundering, as well as company policies, procedures, and client requirements.