Financial Analyst - AML Compliance (Contract)

Role Overview

We are seeking AML Analysts for a contract role based in Charlotte, North Carolina, focused on financial crimes compliance within a deadline-sensitive setting. Successful candidates will scrutinize transactional activities carefully, interpret complex data accurately, and uphold quality standards while managing a heavy workload. This role demands strong written reporting capabilities, sound decision-making, and a solid grasp of financial services regulatory requirements.

Primary Duties

• Review transaction monitoring alerts to identify potential money laundering, fraud, or other financial crimes.
• Analyze customer profiles, account behavior, and transaction details to detect inconsistencies, emerging trends, and potential risks.
• Perform initial alert evaluations and determine when escalation for deeper investigation is necessary.
• Assess if cases warrant filing suspicious activity reports or related regulatory actions.
• Handle a high volume of investigative tasks, consistently meeting productivity and quality benchmarks.
• Compile comprehensive case summaries explaining analyses, evidence, and conclusions.
• Conduct research using internal and external resources to enhance due diligence and investigations.
• Adhere to regulatory standards and internal compliance protocols throughout the investigative process.
• Collaborate with compliance, risk, and financial crime teams to support monitoring and resolve case inquiries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least three years of business experience in a professional environment.
• Minimum one year of experience in compliance, risk, fraud, financial crimes, investigations, banking, or a closely related area.
• Knowledge of AML and KYC regulations and financial crime compliance practices.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and risk-based decision-making skills.
• Excellent written communication abilities to produce clear investigative documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis techniques including financial modeling, variance analysis, and data mining.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

The position is offered on a temporary contract basis at Robert Half in Charlotte, NC. Benefits such as medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance are available to contract employees, along with eligibility to participate in the 401(k) plan. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This opportunity aligns with equal employment laws and encourages qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds.