Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Associate

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Associate

The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Associate is responsible for gathering and analyzing transaction data and customer information to detect suspicious or high-risk activities. This includes screening customers and related parties for sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and adverse media, as well as ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and client-specific processing requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze detailed data related to alerted transactions and associated entities to identify unusual patterns or risks
• Screen customers and related parties for sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and adverse media using approved sources and tools
• Perform AML transaction monitoring and analysis to detect potentially suspicious, high-risk, or vulnerable activity
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and adherence to client-specific processing requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in Transaction Monitoring within FinTech, Banking, or Financial Institutions

Preferred Qualifications

• AML certifications CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) and/or ICA (International Compliance Association)
• Experience in compliance roles within the financial services industry
• Knowledgeable of financial crime typologies and their indicators
• Experience drafting Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) narratives
• Experience and knowledge of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques
• Experience with case management tools, screening databases, or AML platforms (e.g., LexisNexis, RDC, World-Check)
• Experience of investigative research using both internal systems and external public sources
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field

Professional Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to identify deviations and to assess potential risks
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy in a high-volume environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate products within accelerated deadlines
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, transformational environment, viewing change as an opportunity for personal growth, professional development, and driving continuous improvement for both the team and broader organization

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York or Washington as set forth below.

California $19.71 to $38.51

Colorado $19.71 to $33.27

District of Columbia $21.01 to $35.43

Illinois $18.27 to $33.27

Minnesota $19.71 to $33.27

Maryland $19.71 to $33.27

New York/New Jersey $18.27 to $38.51

Washington $21.01 to $35.43