AML Analyst

Job Description

AML Analyst | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is a Long-term Contract, early career opportunity at Robert Half, located in New Jersey. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. This role is crucial for supporting financial crime compliance efforts by carefully examining customer activity, identifying unusual cash movement patterns, and ensuring all reportable transactions are accurately documented in line with anti-money laundering standards.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Long-term Contract
• Location: In-person, New Jersey

• Mission: Ensure financial crime compliance by accurately monitoring customer activity and documenting reportable transactions to uphold anti-money laundering standards.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Identify: Identify cash movements that meet or exceed reporting thresholds by reviewing customer account records and transaction activity.
• Analyze: Analyze account behavior to detect irregular patterns that may indicate suspicious or prohibited financial activity.
• Document: Prepare and maintain accurate documentation for required currency transaction reporting and compliance reviews.
• Investigate: Investigate large cash transactions by evaluating customer file details and related activity for completeness and consistency.
• Escalate: Escalate potential concerns to appropriate compliance personnel when transaction activity appears unusual or requires further review.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or Honours degree required for this entry-level role, coupled with a foundational knowledge of anti-money laundering principles and financial crime compliance concepts.
• Experience: This role is ideal for individuals interested in gaining experience in transaction monitoring and regulatory reporting.
• Skills:
• Careful review of transactional data to recognize meaningful activity patterns.
• Strong attention to detail for clear and accurate documentation of findings.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills within a structured review environment.
• Comfort in handling customer files, transaction records, and compliance documentation.