AML Analyst Jobs
AML Analyst jobs are open across banking, fintech, insurance, and credit unions, from entry-level to senior and manager, with specializations in transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and SAR filing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
Find AML Analyst JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 24+ AML Analyst jobs
Job Title:
AML Quality Control Senior AnalystLocation:
CityScapeWhat you'll do:
Senior AML Quality Control Analysts are responsible for conducting quality control reviews for an enterprise-wide Quality Control program that complies with BSA/AML/OFAC policies and procedures. The AML QC program’s mission is to ensure Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), anti-money laundering (AML), Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC), and know your customer (KYC), Corporate Security, and other second line activities run smoothly and efficiently.Under the direction of the FCC Quality Control Manager, the Senior AML QC Analyst works independently to perform QC reviews of FCC processes for policy and procedure compliance as part of the ongoing testing environment of the 2nd line of defense. The Senior AML QC Analyst collects, analyzes, tests and reports the results of the QC reviews to address any compliance or procedural findings that were identified during the review.
Advising (in verbal and/or written form) the line of business may include complex situations and ultimately helps with the FCC Compliance Program but may also involve several lines of business. The Senior AML QC Analyst also assists with preparing materials for internal and external audits, and regulatory exams. The Senior AML QC Analyst will provide direction to the Lending/Operations/Support Area to achieve highest level of compliance for effective BSA/AML/OFAC and Corporate Security compliance.
- Conducts Quality Control testing of Financial Crimes Compliance department processes and work product for policy and procedure compliance, and effectiveness in meeting objectives as directed by QC Manager
- Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills in order to work with all levels of management are required
- Must be effective at identifying and communicating issues through Excel worksheets, written reports and verbal discussions with management and line of business
- Must be effective at documenting findings or determinations; and escalate items appropriately for additional analysis and resolution
- Independently validate that corrective actions performed by the respective business units properly address any exceptions noted. Must be familiar with all related FCC, Operational, and Lending policies or procedures with the ability to interpret documented processes to properly document any exceptions
- Prior experience focusing on BSA/AML/OFAC/Fraud compliance
- Knowledge of internal control analyses and risk assessment methodologies, Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) guidelines, OFAC, and Corporate Security requirements
- Assists FCC Quality Control Manager with activity reports, audit material preparation, and special projects. Support FCC management in the development of new and revised procedures, methods, and forms related to KYC, AML, and other Bank Secrecy Act or Corporate Security functions
- Complete any other duties or responsibilities assigned by the FCC QC Manager
What you'll need:
- Five or more years of BSA/AML/OFAC/Fraud Compliance experience with a focus on testing or audit related experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.·
- Intermediate knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.·
- Intermediate knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of BSA/AML/KYC regulations and best practices, etc. Specific knowledge with KYC, CIP, EDD, Transaction monitoring, OFAC and Fraud. Knowledge of transaction types across the spectrum of commercial and consumer products (deposit, lending, ACH, ATM, RDC, and correspondent banking)
- Intermediate computer operational skills required (Microsoft Office applications and Excel formulas)
- Intermediate experience using transaction monitoring and/or case management systems/software required
- CAMS Certification preferred (Senior Analysts must be able to obtain within two years)
Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
About the company:
Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that remain part of the company’s heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank Company.
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
© Western Alliance Bancorporation
Job Title:
AML Quality Control Senior AnalystLocation:
CityScapeWhat you'll do:
Senior AML Quality Control Analysts are responsible for conducting quality control reviews for an enterprise-wide Quality Control program that complies with BSA/AML/OFAC policies and procedures. The AML QC program’s mission is to ensure Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), anti-money laundering (AML), Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC), and know your customer (KYC), Corporate Security, and other second line activities run smoothly and efficiently.Under the direction of the FCC Quality Control Manager, the Senior AML QC Analyst works independently to perform QC reviews of FCC processes for policy and procedure compliance as part of the ongoing testing environment of the 2nd line of defense. The Senior AML QC Analyst collects, analyzes, tests and reports the results of the QC reviews to address any compliance or procedural findings that were identified during the review.
Advising (in verbal and/or written form) the line of business may include complex situations and ultimately helps with the FCC Compliance Program but may also involve several lines of business. The Senior AML QC Analyst also assists with preparing materials for internal and external audits, and regulatory exams. The Senior AML QC Analyst will provide direction to the Lending/Operations/Support Area to achieve highest level of compliance for effective BSA/AML/OFAC and Corporate Security compliance.
- Conducts Quality Control testing of Financial Crimes Compliance department processes and work product for policy and procedure compliance, and effectiveness in meeting objectives as directed by QC Manager
- Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills in order to work with all levels of management are required
- Must be effective at identifying and communicating issues through Excel worksheets, written reports and verbal discussions with management and line of business
- Must be effective at documenting findings or determinations; and escalate items appropriately for additional analysis and resolution
- Independently validate that corrective actions performed by the respective business units properly address any exceptions noted. Must be familiar with all related FCC, Operational, and Lending policies or procedures with the ability to interpret documented processes to properly document any exceptions
- Prior experience focusing on BSA/AML/OFAC/Fraud compliance
- Knowledge of internal control analyses and risk assessment methodologies, Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) guidelines, OFAC, and Corporate Security requirements
- Assists FCC Quality Control Manager with activity reports, audit material preparation, and special projects. Support FCC management in the development of new and revised procedures, methods, and forms related to KYC, AML, and other Bank Secrecy Act or Corporate Security functions
- Complete any other duties or responsibilities assigned by the FCC QC Manager
What you'll need:
- Five or more years of BSA/AML/OFAC/Fraud Compliance experience with a focus on testing or audit related experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.·
- Intermediate knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.·
- Intermediate knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of BSA/AML/KYC regulations and best practices, etc. Specific knowledge with KYC, CIP, EDD, Transaction monitoring, OFAC and Fraud. Knowledge of transaction types across the spectrum of commercial and consumer products (deposit, lending, ACH, ATM, RDC, and correspondent banking)
- Intermediate computer operational skills required (Microsoft Office applications and Excel formulas)
- Intermediate experience using transaction monitoring and/or case management systems/software required
- CAMS Certification preferred (Senior Analysts must be able to obtain within two years)
Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
About the company:
Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that remain part of the company’s heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank Company.
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
© Western Alliance Bancorporation
AML Analyst Jobs by Experience Level
See All 24 AML Analyst Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find AML Analyst JobsAML Analyst Job Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in AML analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, criminal justice, or a related field
- Experience reviewing and dispositioning AML alerts in a financial institution
- Familiarity with transaction monitoring platforms such as NICE Actimize or Mantas
- Knowledge of BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, FinCEN regulations, and SAR filing requirements
- CAMS certification or active progress toward obtaining it
- Strong written communication skills for preparing clear, complete Suspicious Activity Reports
Tips for Your AML Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume to detection tools
Hiring managers scan for specific platforms like NICE Actimize, Mantas, or Fiserv. Name the transaction monitoring and case management systems you've actually used, not just the category. Vague references to 'AML software' won't move your resume past an initial screen.
Lead with SAR filing volume
Employers want to know the scale of your work. Quantify how many SARs you reviewed or filed per month, the alert queue size you managed, and any reduction in false positives you contributed to. Numbers anchor your experience better than job duty lists.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists aml analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by your CAMS status
Many postings split between requiring CAMS certification and preferring it. If you're in progress, say so explicitly in your resume summary. Applying to 'preferred' postings before you're certified is often worth it, especially at community banks and credit unions where the pipeline is thinner.
Prepare scenario answers on typologies
Interviewers for aml analyst roles routinely ask how you'd handle specific red-flag patterns, such as structuring, layering through shell companies, or high-velocity cash transactions. Rehearse concrete examples from your own caseload, not textbook definitions, so your answers feel operational.
Negotiate using the full offer picture
Compliance roles in regulated industries often include training budgets, CAMS exam reimbursement, and certification maintenance allowances. Ask about those line items alongside base pay, particularly at mid-size banks where those benefits are less standardized than at major financial institutions.
AML Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most aml analysts?
The companies hiring the most aml analysts right now include Bank of America, Collabera, and PNC Financial Services, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated at large banks, credit unions, and fintech companies with active compliance programs.
How many aml analyst jobs are remote?
About 80% of aml analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more flexible compliance roles in financial services. Transaction monitoring and alert review functions tend to be the most remote-eligible, while roles tied to in-person customer due diligence or branch-level investigations are typically on-site.
How do you become an aml analyst?
Start with a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, criminal justice, or a related field, then build foundational knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act and FinCEN guidance. Entry-level roles at banks or credit unions let you gain alert review experience, after which pursuing CAMS certification strengthens your candidacy for mid-level and senior positions significantly.
Can you get an aml analyst job with little or no experience?
Yes, many entry-level aml analyst roles are designed for candidates without direct compliance experience, particularly at community banks and credit unions. A relevant degree, demonstrated knowledge of BSA basics, and any coursework or self-study toward CAMS can offset limited experience. Contract and temporary positions at third-party compliance firms are also a common entry point.
What does the aml analyst interview process look like?
Most aml analyst interviews include an initial recruiter screen focused on your background, followed by a hiring manager conversation covering your experience with alert review, SAR filing, and specific transaction monitoring tools. A practical scenario round is common, where interviewers present a suspicious activity pattern and ask how you'd investigate and document it.
Where can I find and apply to aml analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to aml analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
See All 24 AML Analyst Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find AML Analyst Jobs