We are looking for an AML/KYC Analyst to join a financial crimes compliance team in California. This long-term contract position is well suited for a detail-oriented individual who can assess alerts, research transactional activity, and make sound decisions in a regulated environment. The role offers the opportunity to support anti-money laundering and know-your-customer efforts through careful analysis, documentation, and escalation of potential concerns.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct initial reviews of monitoring alerts to identify unusual or potentially suspicious financial activity.<br>• Evaluate findings and decide when matters should be referred for deeper investigation or additional compliance review.<br>• Support the identification of situations that may warrant suspicious activity reporting based on established regulatory standards.<br>• Examine account and transaction data, summarize observations, and maintain accurate case documentation.<br>• Perform targeted research using available systems and records to build a complete view of customer activity.<br>• Apply AML, KYC, BSA, and anti-fraud guidelines while completing investigations and compliance-related tasks.<br>• Collaborate with internal compliance and risk partners when clarification or follow-up is needed to resolve alerts efficiently.

• At least 3 years of overall business or functional experience in a detail-focused setting.<br>• Minimum 1 year of experience in AML, KYC, risk, compliance, fraud review, or financial crimes investigations.<br>• Bachelor’s degree or higher is required.<br>• Practical knowledge of AML and Bank Secrecy Act regulatory expectations.<br>• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to work with data for analysis and decision support.<br>• Strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and effective problem-solving capabilities.<br>• Clear written communication skills with the ability to document findings thoroughly and concisely.<br>• High attention to detail and the ability to manage assigned work independently.

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