Compliance Analyst - Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crimes

Baird • Milwaukee, WI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Compliance Analyst – Anti‑Money Laundering & Financial Crimes (AML/FC), you’ll play a meaningful role in supporting and strengthening the firm’s AML/FC Program. In this early‑career position, you’ll help identify, investigate, and resolve potential financial crimes, from money laundering to fraud and other suspicious activity, while learning directly from experienced compliance professionals. You’ll collaborate with associates across all five business lines and key corporate resource groups, gaining broad exposure to the business. A curiosity for financial‑crimes prevention and a foundational understanding of AML and broker‑dealer regulations will help you thrive here, and we’re ready to support your growth every step of the way. This position offers flexibility with 3 days/week in our Milwaukee office and 2 days remote. The Impact You’ll Make: Investigate and resolve issues related to funds movement, fraud, and other suspicious activity through transaction monitoring surveillance and other suspicious activity reporting Draft Suspicious Activity Reports to be filed with FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) Conduct enhanced due diligence reviews to assess CIP and KYC risk Assist with document collection to satisfy regulator inquiries or audit requests Provide support with AML/FC Program strategic initiatives Contribute to the design and review of AML/FC transaction monitoring surveillance Maintain up to date procedures for areas of responsibility Actively collaborate and build relationships with team and other associates What You’ll Bring to Baird: Professional experience in AML/FC within financial services, broker‑dealer, or investment advisor settings required SIE qualification exam recommended within two years CAMS or equivalent certification preferred Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of education and work experience Strong analytical, organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills Strong organizational and work-flow management skills High degree of curiosity and attention to detail Demonstrated ability to handle difficult situations with candor and professionalism Proficient with technology including Microsoft Office products (especially Word and Excel) Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously Compensation and Benefits: Compensation and bonus are commensurate with experience, performance and/or firm profitability You’ll have the opportunity to advance your career while enjoying our comprehensive benefits designed for your life, career and future #LI-RE1 Baird is committed to diversity and provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Baird is an employee-owned, international financial services firm specializing in wealth management, capital markets, private equity and asset management. Our mission is straightforward. We strive “to provide the best financial advice and service to our clients and be the best place to work for all.” Our culture is like no other with extraordinary people who make Baird great for our clients and one another. Nationally recognized as a great place to work since 2004, we invite you to learn more about Baird, our culture and our people. Baird is committed to inclusion & diversity for our clients, our associates and the communities where we live and work. This commitment stems from our culture of integrity, genuine concern for others and respect for the individual. We view inclusion & diversity as an ongoing journey – one of shared responsibility, continuous improvement and a focus on progress. We invite you to join us as we work together to foster an environment where diversity unites rather than divides us.

Requirements

• Professional experience in AML/FC within financial services, broker‑dealer, or investment advisor settings required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of education and work experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and work-flow management skills
• High degree of curiosity and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to handle difficult situations with candor and professionalism
• Proficient with technology including Microsoft Office products (especially Word and Excel)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Nice To Haves

• SIE qualification exam recommended within two years
• CAMS or equivalent certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve issues related to funds movement, fraud, and other suspicious activity through transaction monitoring surveillance and other suspicious activity reporting
• Draft Suspicious Activity Reports to be filed with FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network)
• Conduct enhanced due diligence reviews to assess CIP and KYC risk
• Assist with document collection to satisfy regulator inquiries or audit requests
• Provide support with AML/FC Program strategic initiatives
• Contribute to the design and review of AML/FC transaction monitoring surveillance
• Maintain up to date procedures for areas of responsibility
• Actively collaborate and build relationships with team and other associates

Benefits

• Compensation and bonus are commensurate with experience, performance and/or firm profitability
• You’ll have the opportunity to advance your career while enjoying our comprehensive benefits designed for your life, career and future

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees