We are looking for an AML/KYC Analyst to support financial crime investigations and help protect the organization from external fraud, money laundering, and related risks. This Long-term Contract position is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and offers the opportunity to work across investigative activities that require sound judgment, accuracy, and strong attention to detail. The role is well suited for someone who is detail oriented and can manage casework efficiently, prepare clear documentation, and communicate findings to key stakeholders while maintaining high quality standards.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct end-to-end reviews of alerts and cases involving suspected financial crime activity, ensuring investigations are completed thoroughly and within established service expectations.
- Prepare well-documented suspicious activity reports for submission to appropriate regulatory or law enforcement bodies with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
- Analyze case evidence, summarize investigative findings, and present relevant risk concerns to senior partners and decision-makers.
- Work closely with compliance, risk, and frontline business teams to resolve open investigations and support appropriate next steps.
- Maintain strong case quality by following internal standards, documenting conclusions clearly, and meeting productivity and closure targets.
- Support investigative operations through activities such as quality review, guidance delivery, training assistance, and communication of process expectations.
- Contribute input to monitoring and detection improvements, including scenario refinement, testing support, and related investigative enhancements.
- Serve as a point of coordination for escalations or external inquiries when needed, including interaction support related to law enforcement matters.
- At least 2 years of experience in AML, KYC, fraud investigations, risk, compliance, or a closely related financial crimes function.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Demonstrated ability to handle routine and more complex investigative assignments with strong analytical judgment.
- Strong written communication skills with experience creating clear, accurate case documentation and formal reports.
- Ability to type at least 5,000 alphanumeric keystrokes per hour.
- High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Familiarity with anti-money laundering principles, financial crime risk indicators, and investigative best practices.