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BNY · 22 hours ago

AML Analyst (contract)

BNY is a leading global financial services company that empowers growth and success. They are seeking an AML Analyst to support the Financial Crimes Compliance team, focusing on high-quality Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) writing, complex AML investigations, and regulatory reporting to FinCEN.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Draft timely, error-free, high-quality SARs in accordance with FinCEN guidance; thoroughly document decisions not to file SARs; serve as the L3 investigative team and final step before reviewer submission, ensuring accurate reporting for law enforcement
Conduct moderate to highly complex investigations involving money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, wire fraud, and other financial crimes in compliance with BSA and USA Patriot Act requirements
Perform in-depth transactional analysis (checks, ACH, wires), identify trends, patterns, high-risk jurisdictions, and outliers; conduct ongoing research using multiple bank platforms and mainframe systems
Manage a high-volume caseload (4–5 cases at a time), meet tight regulatory deadlines (30-day SAR filing window), communicate roadblocks on complex cases, and minimize rework through quality-driven outcomes
Work independently while collaborating with team members and leaders; participate in bi-weekly meetings to discuss best practices, process improvements, and emerging tools including AI innovations

Qualification

AML investigationsSAR writingBSA regulatory knowledgeData analysisFinancial services experienceAttention to detailTime-management skillsCollaborationCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
3–5+ years of experience in an AML investigation function within a financial institution
Strong SAR writing experience with in-depth, well-structured narratives
Experience in financial services, including correspondent banking
Knowledge of BSA regulatory requirements
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment
Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and time-management skills

Preferred

Fraud and wire investigation experience
Familiarity with high-risk jurisdictions and complex transactional behavior
Experience working with mainframe systems
Ability to work in a very heads-down, execution-focused environment

Benefits

Optional benefits offering include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits via Tundra Technical Solutions

Company

We help make money work for the world — managing it, moving it and keeping it safe.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Brian A. Ruane
CEO Government Securities Services & Global Client Management
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Chris Kearns
CEO, Depositary Receipts
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