Job Description

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Specialist

Location: Knoxville, TN (location is non-negotiable)

The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Specialist is responsible for gathering and analyzing transaction data and customer information to detect suspicious or high-risk activities. This includes screening customers and related parties for sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and adverse media, as well as ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and client-specific processing requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze detailed data related to alerted transactions and associated entities to identify unusual patterns or risks

• Screen customers and related parties for sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and adverse media using approved sources and tools

• Perform AML transaction monitoring and analysis to detect potentially suspicious, high-risk, or vulnerable activity

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and adherence to client-specific processing requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Transaction Monitoring within FinTech, Banking, or Financial Institutions

Preferred Qualifications

• AML certifications CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) and/or ICA (International Compliance Association)

• Experience in compliance roles within the financial services industry

• Knowledgeable of financial crime typologies and their indicators

• Experience drafting Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) narratives

• Experience and knowledge of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques

• Experience with case management tools, screening databases, or AML platforms (e.g., LexisNexis, RDC, World Check)

• Experience of investigative research using both internal systems and external public sources

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field

Professional Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to identify deviations and to assess potential risks

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy in a high-volume environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely

• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate products within accelerated deadlines

• Comfortably operating in a dynamic, transformational environment, viewing change as an opportunity for personal growth, professional development, and driving continuous improvement for both the team and broader organization

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Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $63,800 to $154,800

Cleveland $59,100 to $123,800

Colorado $63,800 to $133,700

District of Columbia $68,000 to $142,400

Illinois $59,100 to $133,700

Maryland $63,800 to $133,700

Massachusetts $63,800 to $142,400

Minnesota $63,800 to $133,700

New York/New Jersey $59,100 to $154,800

Washington $68,000 to $142,400

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