[Remote] AML Ops Analyst

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Diverse Lynx is seeking an AML Ops Analyst to support their compliance efforts. The role involves reviewing AML alerts, verifying customer information, conducting investigations, and ensuring adherence to AML regulations.


Responsibilities

  • Reviewing alerts: Analyzing AML alerts generated in FCRM, and looking for the specific AML alerts category (potential red flags) like - structuring, high-risk high-volume transaction, change in behavior, etc
  • Review the alerted activity and 30 days of recent activity on the account including appropriate research to explain why the activity is performed
  • Customer profile checks: Verifying customer information against existing records to understand the legitimacy of transactions and the customer's expected activity
  • Basic investigation: Conducting initial research using internal systems and external data sources to gather information about the transaction, parties involved, and potential risks
  • Review the alerted activity and 30 days of recent activity on the account including appropriate research to explain why the activity is performed
  • Alert disposition: Deciding whether to close an alert as non-suspicious with no further action recommended or escalate it to a higher level for more robust & thorough investigations
  • Documentation: Record their findings and rationale for the decision made on the alert in a specific format provided with FCRM update
  • Compliance adherence: Ensuring all reviews are conducted in accordance with established AML policies, regulations, and internal procedures

Skills

  • Reviewing alerts: Analyzing AML alerts generated in FCRM, and looking for the specific AML alerts category (potential red flags) like - structuring, high-risk high-volume transaction, change in behavior, etc
  • Review the alerted activity and 30 days of recent activity on the account including appropriate research to explain why the activity is performed
  • Customer profile checks: Verifying customer information against existing records to understand the legitimacy of transactions and the customer's expected activity
  • Basic investigation: Conducting initial research using internal systems and external data sources to gather information about the transaction, parties involved, and potential risks
  • Alert disposition: Deciding whether to close an alert as non-suspicious with no further action recommended or escalate it to a higher level for more robust & thorough investigations
  • Documentation: Record their findings and rationale for the decision made on the alert in a specific format provided with FCRM update
  • Compliance adherence: Ensuring all reviews are conducted in accordance with established AML policies, regulations, and internal procedures
  • Basic understanding of AML regulations: Familiarity with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), OFAC sanctions, and other relevant anti-money laundering laws
  • Analytical skills: Ability to identify patterns, analyze complex data, and draw logical conclusions from available information
  • Attention to detail: High level of accuracy when reviewing transactions and documenting findings and recommend action with detailed rationale
  • Investigative skills: Capability to gather and assess information from various sources to support decision-making
  • Basic knowledge of financial products and services: Understanding different types of transactions, customer profiles, and potential red flags associated with various financial activities
  • Knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering
  • Experience Required: 2-4 years

Company Overview

  • Diverselynx IT Consulting Services It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is

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