Job Description

AML ANALYST - CHICAGO, IL

DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW:

Have you been seeking a group of open and collaborative individuals to begin your dream job? Look no further!

Swoon is actively seeking an AML ANALYST to join the team of our client - a top-ranking commercial bank in the US & Canada! YOU'LL BE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE TEAM - ONBOARDING NEW CLIENTS, UPDATING EXISTING CLIENTS, AND YEARLY REVIEWS OF EXISTING CLIENTS AS WELL AS COLLECTING ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND DATA, ASSESSING CUSTOMER AML RISK, AND GENERATING AML KYC CHECKLISTS.

WHAT WILL YOUR DAY-TO-DAY LOOK LIKE?

• The AML  Analyst documents and records AML due diligence information gathered to ensure that mandated procedures have been followed, mitigate risk, and ensure all clients are in compliance.
• Serve as the main point of contact for status updates on AML processing from the assigned market.
• Recognize and escalate high-risk triggers to the appropriate area for review and decision.
• Gather required customer AML data and enter it into the AML book of record system (CMCIF) in order to either create a new or update an existing KYC Checklist.
• Interact with staff of all levels in U.S. Commercial Banking as well as the U.S. AML Office High Risk Unit as necessary for issue resolution or escalation, involving management as needed, in order to ensure that the customers’ needs are met or exceeded.
• Work with the U.S. AML Office High Risk Unit to assess and update high- risk ratings as needed.
• Maintain up to date subject matter expertise in the areas of AML and banking regulations by reviewing the appropriate reference material and completing annual compliance training courses, as required, in order to effectively manage risk, operational and compliance requirements.
• Apply subject matter expertise and institutional knowledge of U.S. P&C customers, products and services to adhere to banking regulations and company directives
• Assist the Team Leader with training and act as a “go to” person for less experienced Analysts.
• Respond to and provide day-to-day processing of all requests for an assigned market in order to provide the expected level of customer service and meet target dates.

WHY DO WE LOVE THIS COMPANY?

• A champion of their culture, this company is open and collaborative and likes to work with people who have positive energy.
• Their cutting-edge technology in a variety of business groups
• They have higher rates of conversion to FTE & longer extension periods than competitors.
• For three years in a row named this company has been named "One of The World’s Most Ethical Companies"

WHAT'S REQUIRED?

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy
• An affinity for learning- this role can be an excellent opportunity for candidates early on in their careers.
• Previous AML experience not required

WHAT'S PREFERRED?

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
• Bilingual (French/English is a strong asset)
• A bright, lively, driven and motivated personality

WHAT ELSE SHOULD YOU KNOW?

• PAY RATE: $30/HOUR
• LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL (ONSITE)
• DURATION: 6-MONTH CONTRACT WITH POSSIBILITY TO EXTEND OR CONVERT TO FTE

WHAT'S NEXT?

• APPLY NOW!
• Email questions to: nathan.bond@swoonstaffing.com

Company Description

Working with brand new state of the art security technologies and methodologies, remote work full time, great benefits, 401K.