AML Compliance Analyst Job at ATR International in Newark

We are seeking a Niche Support Personnel - AML Compliance Analyst Basic (1-3 years) for a very important client.

The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Investigations Screening Unit within the Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) performs screening support for Corporate Compliance. The Screening Unit is responsible for regulatory/non regulatory directed enterprise-wide searches of accountholders, and their related parties. Identifying and researching known or suspected money launderers, terrorists, and persons of interests.

Interpretation of AML Risk standards, guidelines, policies and procedures. Make risk based determination through Quality Analysis whether alerts were properly cleared by Compliance Alerts Analysts. Ensure Alert data has been accurately collected and documented, including but not limited to: Investigations data, Suspicious Activity Reports (SARS) & Currency Transaction Reports (CTR), Know Your Customer (KYC) information, any relevant account and transaction data and all required information which would assist in an investigation.

The Screening Specialist will be responsible for evaluating alerts per company and government policies while utilizing internal Know Your Customer (KYC) systems, public information, and Line of Business (LOB) provided information to identify matches or false positive results.
Job Responsibilities
• Conduct comprehensive research and investigation to determine if a connection exists between customer relationships (individuals and/or businesses) against FinCEN watchlist entities
• Thoroughly document the rationale behind decisions and provide supporting documentation.
• Manage inventory queues, adhere to deadlines, and prioritize tasks to meet departmental standards and achieve production goals.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements.
• Maintain awareness of financial crime developments and other industry-related trends, along with KYC policy standards and procedures

The ideal candidate must posses the following qualifications:

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
• 1-3 years’ experience in client screening operations or KYC related experience preferred.
• Excellent writing, analyt
• Strong research, analytical and comprehension skills, with ability to analyze large amounts of data