Anti-Money Laundering Monitoring Analyst

3 weeks, 1 day ago
Full-time
Junior
Finance and Accounting
Wealthfront

Wealthfront

Wealthfront is a leading financial planning and investing platform that combines technology and academic strategies to help individuals grow their wealth easily and affordably.

Capital Markets
51-250
Founded 2011
$274M raised

Description

  • Review and disposition transaction monitoring alerts and determine whether escalation to the Financial Intelligence Unit is warranted.
  • Investigate transactional activity, KYC records, and open-source information supporting triage and monitoring decisions.
  • Document triage decisions and alert dispositions accurately for consistency, auditability, and transparency.
  • Partner with Engineering to develop and improve transaction monitoring processes and parameters.
  • Identify unusual activity associated with money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud.
  • Analyze account and transaction activity to identify and expand Fraud and AML typologies.
  • Support and enhance suspicious activity detection, transaction monitoring, reporting controls, policies, and procedures.
  • Assist with adverse media and PEP watchlist screening.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and provide guidance on impending changes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 2–4 years of direct or relevant experience in AML, sanctions, or follow-the-money analysis or investigations.
  • Practical understanding of money laundering typologies and related red flags.
  • Experience triaging potentially suspicious activity and determining whether escalation is appropriate.
  • Strong knowledge of BSA/AML, FinCEN, FINRA, and SEC regulations.
  • Experience developing or reviewing transaction monitoring parameters.
  • Experience with subpoenas and USA PATRIOT Act Sections 314(a) and 314(b) requests.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects, including collaboration with Engineering teams.
  • Willingness to obtain applicable registrations or licenses; CAMS or CFE certification and Broker-Dealer/RIA experience are preferred.

Benefits

  • Annual salary of $102,185–$125,820, plus equity and a discretionary bonus.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan and generous paid time off.
  • Parental leave and wellness reimbursements.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Employee investing discount.

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