Regulatory Compliance Analyst II

Role: Regulatory Compliance Analyst II

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (6 Months)
Location: Fully Remote (EST Time Zone Preferred)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST (1-hour lunch)
Hours: 40 hours/week (No overtime or weekend work)
Interview Process: 1 round (30 minutes via Microsoft Teams)

Position Overview

Client is seeking an experienced AML Compliance Analyst II to support its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance program. Client delivers HCM software and payment services, managing payroll transactions for employees, tax agencies, and third parties.

This role is responsible for executing Know Your Customer (KYC) and Transaction Monitoring activities to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, investigate, and remediate AML alerts generated from payroll transaction monitoring systems
• Perform KYC processes, including Customer Identification Program (CIP) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
• Identify, analyze, and document suspicious activities in compliance with regulatory and internal policies
• Ensure adherence to AML, KYC/CIP, and compliance frameworks across cross-functional teams
• Maintain compliance with OFAC regulations for various risk-rated customer profiles
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to escalate risks and ensure proper resolution
• Manage AML reporting and distribute weekly assignments across the AML team
• Work independently in a high-volume, fast-paced compliance environment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Criminal Justice, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5 years of experience in AML, compliance, or financial regulatory environments
• Hands-on experience reviewing suspicious activity alerts in high-volume settings
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage workload efficiently while maintaining high accuracy and quality
• Experience working with KYC/CIP tools or AML monitoring systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of:
• Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)
• USA PATRIOT Act
• AML regulatory frameworks
• Customer Identification Program (CIP)
• Experience in payroll, fintech, or financial services environments is a plus

 Additional Details

• Contract duration: 6 months with low likelihood of extension
• No guaranteed conversion to full-time
• EST time zone alignment strongly preferred