AML Specialist

Job Title: Banking & Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Specialist

Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented professional with banking experience and knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and compliance procedures. The ideal candidate will have a background in banking operations, financial transactions, account monitoring, and identifying potentially suspicious activity. This is a contract opportunity with high volume of video trainings and meetings. Must be comfortable with having camera turned on all though for the opportunity. This role is onsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and monitor banking transactions to identify unusual or suspicious activity.
• Analyze customer account activity and financial transactions for potential money laundering risks.
• Ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements.
• Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews.
• Identify potential red flags, suspicious transactions, and unusual banking patterns.
• Investigate and escalate suspicious activity in accordance with company policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain accurate documentation of investigations and compliance reviews.
• Work with internal teams to support fraud prevention, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous banking or financial services experience required.
• Experience or knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulations.
• Familiarity with KYC, CDD, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reviews.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and customer information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in AML investigations, fraud prevention, or banking compliance.
• Knowledge of SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) filing procedures.
• Experience reviewing financial transactions and identifying potential financial crime risks.