Akraya Inc.
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AML Analyst: 24-02848
Posted: 10/18/2024
2024-10-18
2025-01-03
Job Category: Business System / Financial / Business Analyst
Job Number: 23092335
Job Description
Primary Skills: AML, Sanctions, KYC, Documentation, Compliance
Contract Type: W2
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Chicago, IL/Tempe, AZ
Pay Range: $30 - $32 Per Hour On W2
Job Summary:
Join our Second Line AML team as a US Sanctions Compliance and Watch List Management Analyst to play a crucial role in safeguarding our bank against AML risks within the US and Canadian regulatory frameworks. In this position, you will be directly responsible for reviewing client names and transactions for compliance with sanctions regulations, conducting investigations, and ensuring mitigation of AML risks across all our US Lines of Business. Failure to comply can result in severe penalties and damage to our bank's reputation and value; hence, your role is critical in maintaining our compliance and standing.
Key Responsibilities:
Must-Have Skills:
Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)!
Industry Leaders in IT Staffing
As staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!
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Contract Type: W2
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Chicago, IL/Tempe, AZ
Pay Range: $30 - $32 Per Hour On W2
Job Summary:
Join our Second Line AML team as a US Sanctions Compliance and Watch List Management Analyst to play a crucial role in safeguarding our bank against AML risks within the US and Canadian regulatory frameworks. In this position, you will be directly responsible for reviewing client names and transactions for compliance with sanctions regulations, conducting investigations, and ensuring mitigation of AML risks across all our US Lines of Business. Failure to comply can result in severe penalties and damage to our bank's reputation and value; hence, your role is critical in maintaining our compliance and standing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Make informed decisions on sanctions-related referrals, including wire payments, international ACH transactions, and client onboarding.
- Conduct thorough OFAC risk investigations, ensuring comprehensive documentation and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Research and recommend compliance solutions, collaborating with the Sanctions team to mitigate identified risks effectively.
- Develop and contribute to training materials based on identified knowledge gaps.
- Assist in due diligence efforts to clear potential OFAC matches, ensuring ongoing compliance.
- 2-3 years of banking experience in AML investigation.
- Strong understanding of OFAC, BSA/AML, USA PATRIOT Act, and risk management principles.
- Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in French
Industry Experience:
- Banking and Finance industry experience with a strong emphasis on AML and Sanctions Compliance.
Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)!
Industry Leaders in IT Staffing
As staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!
Join Akraya Today!
Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team!
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