Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are offering a contract to permanent employment opportunity for an AML/KYC Analyst in the financial services industry based in Dallas, Texas. This role involves safeguarding the financial system by reviewing and analyzing potential money laundering activities. The analyst will contribute significantly to ensuring our compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines concerning anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the technology team to optimize the performance of transaction monitoring systems

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AML regulations and apply them effectively in daily operations

• Investigate alerts generated from transaction monitoring systems to identify unusual patterns or suspicious activity

• Analyze customer transaction behavior against established norms and look into any discrepancies

• Conduct due diligence on flagged transactions to determine their authenticity

• Document findings in a comprehensible manner for review by senior compliance staff or regulatory bodies as required

• Cooperate with other departments to gather necessary information related to customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD)

• Attend regular training sessions to keep abreast with new regulatory requirements and best practices in AML compliance.• Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Prior experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures within the financial services industry is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Must possess strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are necessary to interact with various departments.
• Familiarity with compliance laws, rules, and regulations related to AML/KYC is crucial.
• Candidates should have the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
• Experience with AML/KYC software systems is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions are required.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Applicants should have a strong understanding of the financial services industry.
• A detail-oriented certification in AML/KYC is a plus.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion is required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work,

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