AML Analyst

Column's Financial Crimes team is responsible for protecting the Bank and its customers from money laundering, fraud, economic sanction evaluations, foreign corruption, and terrorist financing violations. Our program is designed to ensure the Bank, U. S. financial system, and our country are protected from illicit actors who exploit banking services with nefarious and criminal intent.

The AML Analyst role performs L1 triage investigations of transaction monitoring system-generated alerts and referrals, including identifying root causes of the alert, sources and uses of funds, and potentially suspicious activity. This role is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about the world of financial crimes, and who is interested in gaining experience across a wide variety of fintech customer types, use cases, and flow of funds to accelerate their AML career.

This role is a fixed-term contract, remote position with an initial contract duration of six months and the potential to extend based on performance.

Responsibilities

Perform L1 triage investigations of transaction monitoring system-generated alerts and referrals, including identifying root causes of the alert, sources and uses of funds, and potentially suspicious activity; Perform extensive investigations related to transaction monitoring and customer due diligence; 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

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

Nice to have

CAMS certification

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, including options that are 100% covered by Column for you; FSA and HSA account options; Paid PTO, including 15 days of vacation and 10 days of sick leave each year; Eligibility to participate in Column’s 401k plan, including self-directed brokerage options