Overview
Anti-Money Laundering Analyst Jobs in United States at Soho Square Solutions
Title: Anti-Money Laundering Analyst
Company: Soho Square Solutions
Location: United States
Mid AML Alert Analyst (2-7+ Years Experience)
Core Responsibilities
- Perform Level 2 alert review and enhanced due diligence on complex or high-risk alerts
- Investigate multi-layered transaction patterns across products (wires, ACH, checks, cash)
- Prepare detailed Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with comprehensive narratives
- Serve as subject matter expert and provide guidance to Tier 1 analysts
- Conduct quality assurance (QA) reviews on Tier 1 alert dispositions
- Identify trends, typologies, and emerging risk patterns, escalate to management
- Support regulatory exam readiness and respond to independent monitor inquiries
- Collaborate with investigations, compliance, and legal teams on escalated cases
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Criminal Justice, Business, Accounting, or related field
- 2-7+ years of direct AML/BSA experience in alert clearing, investigations, or compliance
- Hands-on experience with at least one AML transaction monitoring platform
- Proven SAR writing and filing experience
- Deep understanding of BSA/AML regulations, FinCEN guidance, and FFIEC examination manual
- Strong investigative mindset with ability to synthesize data from multiple sources
- Experience mentoring or training junior analysts
Preferred Qualifications
- CAMS, CFE, CRCM, or equivalent professional certification
- Experience in a remediation or consent order environment
- Background in banking products (retail, commercial, correspondent, private banking)
- Familiarity with enhanced due diligence (EDD), KYC/CIP, and PEP/sanctions screening
- Prior work with an independent monitor or regulatory examination team
Technology & Tools
- AML Transaction Monitoring Platform (to be confirmed, likely Actimize, SAS, or proprietary)
- Case Management System for alert documentation and workflow
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel proficiency critical for data analysis)
- Internal banking systems and core platforms
- SAR/CTR filing via FinCEN BSA E-Filing System
Screening & Compliance Requirements
- Must pass comprehensive background check (criminal, credit, employment verification)
- Subject to FINTRAC and/or FinCEN regulatory screening requirements
- Must be eligible to work in the United States or Canada (as applicable)
- Willingness to complete mandatory AML/BSA training curriculum upon onboarding
