Senior Analyst (AML)

KPMG • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

KPMG Performance Hub stands at the forefront of innovation in managed services, meeting growing client demands with cutting-edge solutions. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG Performance Hub, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning, development opportunities and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in KPMG Performance Hub. Performance Hub is currently seeking a Senior Analyst (AML) to join our Performance Hub practice.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required plus three years of recent experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) or financial crimes investigations; or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with one year of previous experience in AML or financial crimes investigation; or similar role within a financial institution preferred
• Experience writing SAR and alert/case narratives summarizing the results of investigations and selecting requisite supporting documentation preferred; familiarity with transaction monitoring, KYC, and open-source research preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and AI tools
• Demonstrated ability or has worked successfully in a target driven operational environment; capability to independently manage tasks, demonstrate initiative, and solve problems effectively
• Excellent oral, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to quickly and effectively communicate ideas through written narratives and diagrams
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive investigations and analyses into suspicious transactions and money laundering activities flagged through transaction monitoring alerts as per the prescribed training and procedures and analyze complex financial data to detect unusual patterns and/or suspicious activity as per prescribed training
• Utilize transaction monitoring and case management systems (as available), vendor solutions, and open-source tools to conduct investigations
• Compare observed activity with client know your client and expected activity profiles for potentially suspicious transactions or behaviors
• Prepare observations from review and analysis through compilation of review notes and supporting documentation and research
• Determine and then draft Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) based on case investigations using the required template and guidelines
• Manage weekly case load in a timely fashion in accordance with client's Service Level Agreement (SLA's) and communicate professionally, transparently, and in a timely fashion regarding weekly scheduling to client and/or engagement leads
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package
• Medical and dental plans
• Vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plans
• Robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year
• Calendar of holidays to be observed during the year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees