AML Analyst

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an AML Analyst for a contract assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for receiving and processing subpoenas, including conducting initial intake assessments. This involves risk rating subpoenas using an internal risk rating tool, analyzing the verbiage to determine if the subpoena is AML-related, and subsequently deciding the appropriate routing for each subpoena referral. Routing decisions include moving the referral to a case, referring it to CSIS if fraud-related, or rejecting it if no account is found or if it is a duplicate. Additionally, the role involves reviewing account activity and conducting due diligence investigations, in accordance with the AML Execution team.
• The overall objective is to use a wide range of AML knowledge to exchange complex information with the team, determine the best course of action for cases, and provide solutions based on regulations and established standards.
• Conduct independent research and analyze data on potentially suspicious and/or high risk client cases using financial statements and documents
• Utilize pertinent information to write clear and concise summaries on the findings of investigations and advise management on next steps
• Manage risk by analyzing the root cause of issues and impact to business
• Make recommendations to senior management on filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and/ or relationship termination or retention
• Conduct Cross Sector reviews among multiple firm business lines
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding the firm, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree/ University degree or equivalent experience
• 5-8 years of relevant work experience
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Proven analytical skills

Preferred Skills:

• AML Certification preferred

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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