AML Business Analyst
Primary Job Title Business Analyst - AML Location Mount Laurel, NJ Onsite Flexibility Remote (100% – EST) Contract Details
- Position Type: Contract
- Contract Duration: 5 months (extension possible)
- Pay Rate: $30.00–$45.00 / Hour (USD)
- Shift / Schedule: Monday–Friday, core business hours – 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day; overtime possible
- Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Job Summary An Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Analyst investigates and monitors financial transactions to detect and prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. They analyze data, conduct investigations, and ensure compliance with AML regulations and policies, ultimately helping to maintain the integrity of the financial system.
Key Responsibilities
- Transaction Monitoring: Reviewing a wide range of financial transactions for suspicious activity
- Investigation: Investigating potential cases of money laundering and other financial crimes; creating and maintaining case files to investigate suspicious activity
- Compliance: Ensuring compliance with AML regulations and policies
- Reporting: Reporting findings to regulatory authorities when necessary; preparing and filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
- Due Diligence: Conducting customer due diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) checks
- Documentation: Creating and maintaining records of investigation activities and findings; gathering and analyzing documents to assist in identifying suspicious transaction patterns
- Training: Participating in and leading AML compliance training
- Staying Updated: Staying informed about emerging threats and trends in financial crime
- Collaboration: Working with other teams, including law enforcement and compliance officers
- Reviewing daily transaction reports for signs of unusual or out-of-the-ordinary customer activity
- Performing periodic reviews of high-risk customers
Required Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate findings and recommendations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying patterns and trends in financial transactions
- Careful attention to detail for accurately analyzing data and identifying suspicious activities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Basic computer skills – Microsoft Windows, etc.
Preferred Skills
- MS Office knowledge
- AML knowledge
- Banking, financial, or customer service experience
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Post-secondary education is an asset
- AML certifications are an asset
Required Experience
- 0–2 years of experience within a Business Analyst role; co-op or internship experience considered
Nice-to-Have
Experience
- Banking, financial, or customer service experience
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- 401k Retirement Fund
About the Client Top 10 banks in Canada and North America offering comprehensive financial solutions. Providing retail, commercial, wealth management, and wholesale banking services, we help clients thrive in today's evolving market. About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada. Job Number: 26-06111 #gttic #gttjobs