Compliance Analyst

Our client, a leading financial services firm based in New York City, is seeking a KYC/AML Compliance Consultant to support its Compliance team on a contract basis. This individual will assist with client onboarding, due diligence reviews, regulatory compliance initiatives, and financial crime prevention efforts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct KYC and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) reviews for new and existing clients.
• Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) investigations on high-risk customers and entities.
• Review client documentation to ensure compliance with AML regulations and internal policies.
• Monitor and investigate suspicious activity alerts and escalate findings as appropriate.
• Assist with sanctions screening, PEP reviews, and adverse media searches.
• Maintain accurate client records and compliance documentation.
• Support periodic account reviews, remediation projects, and regulatory requests.
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, Operations, and Front Office teams on compliance-related matters.
• Assist with audits, examinations, and internal compliance initiatives.
• Stay current on AML/KYC regulations and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• 2+ years of AML, KYC, Compliance, Financial Crimes, or Regulatory experience within financial services.