Anti-Money Laundering / Customer Due Diligence Analyst

Join a leading global financial services organization, a world-class brand dedicated to protecting its network and ensuring the integrity of financial transactions worldwide. This organization operates at the forefront of the industry, managing relationships with millions of partners globally and running a premier payment network. As a valued partner, Aquent connects top talent like you with opportunities to make a significant impact within this dynamic environment.

Are you ready to be the gatekeeper of risk, protecting a world-class brand and ensuring the integrity of global financial systems? This pivotal individual contributor role offers the opportunity to own a critical piece of the compliance puzzle, operating with a high degree of autonomy in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. You won't just be checking boxes; you'll understand the 'why' behind every data point, expertly spot subtle red flags, and skillfully navigate complex, cross-border regulatory landscapes. Your expertise will directly safeguard the organization and its partners, making a tangible difference in the global financial ecosystem.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Facilitate and execute complex onboarding and regular refreshes for global partners, adjusting your approach based on varying risk tiers, remits, and entity types (e.g., payment partners, financial institutions, and less-regulated entities).
• Analyze due diligence data to identify risk triggers, proactively investigate red flags, evaluate risk pillars, and recommend definitive mitigation steps.
• Apply a deep understanding of US, UK, and global regulatory regimes to ensure all compliance activities meet stringent quality standards.
• Act as the primary liaison between Business Development, Partner Managers, and specialized Compliance/Financial Crime SMEs, communicating complex risk concepts clearly and ensuring partners understand documentation requirements.
• Diligently capture and evidence all investigation activities, rationales, and decision-making processes, keeping regulatory, compliance, and reputational risks front and center.

What We Are Looking For (Must-Have Qualifications)

• 5+ years of dedicated experience in Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Know Your Customer (KYC), or Compliance within a regulated financial services environment. We prioritize practical, real-world onboarding and refresh experience over formal certifications.
• Strong foundational knowledge of US and global regulatory frameworks, due diligence best practices, and industry guidelines (e.g., FATF, JMLSG).
• Hands-on experience utilizing industry-standard screening and compliance tools (e.g., Dow Jones, LexisNexis, Bankers Almanac) to identify sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and adverse media.
• Proven ability to handle different risk categories and triggers independently, with a solution-oriented mindset when addressing compliance roadblocks.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to write clear, concise instructions for external partners and build strong internal relationships without formal authority.
• A proactive, self-starting individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages strict deadlines seamlessly, and requires minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• While professional certifications (CAMS, ICA, or equivalent) or a University degree are highly valued, we prioritize deep, practical onboarding and refresh experience and strong regulatory knowledge.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $40 to $41.87 hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

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Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.