Aml Analyst

Summary

Join Column's Financial Crimes team as an AML Analyst and contribute to protecting the bank and its customers from financial crimes. This contract-to-hire, remote position involves performing Level 1 triage investigations of transaction monitoring alerts, preparing investigation documentation according to regulatory expectations, and maintaining organized records. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in investigations for a regulated financial institution, along with 2+ years of BSA/AML and OFAC experience. CAMS certification is preferred. Column offers comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, a 401k plan, and more.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience performing investigations for a regulated financial institution
• 2+ years of experience with BSA/AML and OFAC laws and regulations
• Detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of AML typologies and red flags
• Experience preparing and documenting financial crimes investigations in accordance with FFIEC expectations

Responsibilities

• Perform extensive investigations related to transaction monitoring and customer due diligence that could implicate potential money laundering, fraud, or terrorist financing
• Prepare and document triage investigations and their dispositions according to FINCEN/FFIEC expectations and Bank Procedures
• Prepare detailed escalation and dismissal narratives per FFIEC expectations and Bank procedures
• Maintain organized documentation related to financial crimes activities, including investigations, audits, and regulatory exams
• Perform day-to-day activities consistent with safe and sound business practices and regulatory requirements

Preferred Qualifications

CAMS certification

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, including options that are 100% covered by Column for you
• FSA and HSA account options to enable use of pre-tax money for medical and dependent care expenses
• Paid PTO, including 80 hours of vacation and 80 hours of sick leave each year
• Eligibility to participate in Column’s 401k plan, including self-directed brokerage options