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Who we are looking for
As Officer you will be managing the client AML KYC periodic review process, working closely with senior and peer managers to ensure that regulatory requirements are met for all reviews assigned. This role requires knowledge of the regulations impacting client anti-money laundering / know your customer regime. Experience in a client facing role is a plus.
This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Services (SSGS). SSGS gives asset owners and managers access to the essential financial tools they need to deliver effective investment solutions. From core custody, accounting, fund administration and shareholder recordkeeping, to complete operations solutions and servicing for alternative assets like OTC derivatives, private equity and real estate, SSGS’ tools help our clients make better investment choices and act on growth opportunities.
Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.
What you will be responsible for
As AIS AML KYC Periodic Review Oversight Officer you will be
- Working with internal and external stakeholders to co-ordinate and drive timely resolution of Periodic Reviews
- Co-ordination with the CaRRs team to ensure effective communication of best practice, changes to legislation and jurisdictional uplifts
- Communicating directly with Clients or assisting the BU/RM with the communication needed for external asks to Clients and co-ordination of the resolution of any contentious requests
- Project planning of the Client KYC initiative, driving timely resolution of cases and working with the business teams to close down open issues
- Ensuring adherence to the 90 day cycle periodic review process, ensuring KYC cases do not fall overdue and effectively managing cases to the verification state
- Working with other stakeholders in KYC process to ensure queries and queues are being managed effectively and escalation where appropriate
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
- Sound procedural and technical knowledge of AML/KYC is required.
- Excellent administrative, organizational and business support skills, with the ability to multi-task and to work calmly under pressure.
- Strong written & verbal communication skills
- Well-developed negotiation, influencing, decision-making, planning and co-ordination skills.
- Proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team
- Proven interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
- Team player, ability to build consensus and to motivate others.
- Ability to develop and maintain business relationships within the business unit and cross locations.
- Strong understanding of the AML/CFT Regulatory framework and compliance requirements is a benefit for this role.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Legal, Audit or equivalent professional qualifications or experience.
- You will be expected to have strong attention to detail and appreciate the importance of completing work ‘right first time’ against daily deadlines
- You understand the importance of customer service excellence and have a ‘can do’ attitude with strong written and oral communication skills
- You are keen to learn and develop and you enjoy being part of an energetic and growing team
- Excellent working knowledge of MS Office suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Salary Range:
$65,000 - $113,750 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Who we are looking for
As Officer you will be managing the client AML KYC periodic review process, working closely with senior and peer managers to ensure that regulatory requirements are met for all reviews assigned. This role requires knowledge of the regulations impacting client anti-money laundering / know your customer regime. Experience in a client facing role is a plus.
This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Services (SSGS). SSGS gives asset owners and managers access to the essential financial tools they need to deliver effective investment solutions. From core custody, accounting, fund administration and shareholder recordkeeping, to complete operations solutions and servicing for alternative assets like OTC derivatives, private equity and real estate, SSGS’ tools help our clients make better investment choices and act on growth opportunities.
Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.
What you will be responsible for
As AIS AML KYC Periodic Review Oversight Officer you will be
- Working with internal and external stakeholders to co-ordinate and drive timely resolution of Periodic Reviews
- Co-ordination with the CaRRs team to ensure effective communication of best practice, changes to legislation and jurisdictional uplifts
- Communicating directly with Clients or assisting the BU/RM with the communication needed for external asks to Clients and co-ordination of the resolution of any contentious requests
- Project planning of the Client KYC initiative, driving timely resolution of cases and working with the business teams to close down open issues
- Ensuring adherence to the 90 day cycle periodic review process, ensuring KYC cases do not fall overdue and effectively managing cases to the verification state
- Working with other stakeholders in KYC process to ensure queries and queues are being managed effectively and escalation where appropriate
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
- Sound procedural and technical knowledge of AML/KYC is required.
- Excellent administrative, organizational and business support skills, with the ability to multi-task and to work calmly under pressure.
- Strong written & verbal communication skills
- Well-developed negotiation, influencing, decision-making, planning and co-ordination skills.
- Proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team
- Proven interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
- Team player, ability to build consensus and to motivate others.
- Ability to develop and maintain business relationships within the business unit and cross locations.
- Strong understanding of the AML/CFT Regulatory framework and compliance requirements is a benefit for this role.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Legal, Audit or equivalent professional qualifications or experience.
- You will be expected to have strong attention to detail and appreciate the importance of completing work ‘right first time’ against daily deadlines
- You understand the importance of customer service excellence and have a ‘can do’ attitude with strong written and oral communication skills
- You are keen to learn and develop and you enjoy being part of an energetic and growing team
- Excellent working knowledge of MS Office suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Salary Range:
$65,000 - $113,750 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Anti Money Laundering
Document your AML credentials before applying
CAMS, CFCS, and ACAMS certifications signal specialty to PERM auditors reviewing whether your qualifications are genuinely distinct from the general U.S. labor pool. Gather your certification records, transcripts, and any regulatory training documentation before outreach begins.
Target regulated industries with PERM filing history
Banks, credit unions, and money services businesses subject to Bank Secrecy Act compliance are the most active EB-2 and EB-3 PERM sponsors for AML roles. Prioritize employers who already operate a compliance function of five or more analysts, since established teams are far more likely to have PERM infrastructure in place.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiating salary
DOL assigns AML roles to a specific wage level using Standard Occupational Classification codes. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your metro area's Level II or Level III prevailing wage before accepting an offer, since the employer's PERM application must certify they'll pay at or above that rate.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring employers
AML job postings rarely advertise PERM sponsorship explicitly. Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 filing history in compliance and financial crimes roles, so you're applying to firms already prepared to sponsor rather than educating recruiters from scratch.
Understand how EB-3 avoids H-1B lottery risk for your role
Unlike H-1B, EB-3 PERM sponsorship has no annual lottery and no registration fee. AML analysts who've spent years cycling through H-1B uncertainty can pursue a permanent path without competing in a randomized selection system, provided their employer initiates PERM after the job offer is secured.
Request concurrent I-485 filing when your priority date is current
If the Visa Bulletin shows your country's EB-3 priority date as current, ask your employer to file your I-140 and I-485 simultaneously. USCIS allows concurrent filing, which lets you apply for work authorization and travel permission while your green card is pending rather than waiting for I-140 approval first.
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Find Anti Money Laundering JobsAnti Money Laundering Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do AML jobs qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most AML analyst and investigator roles qualify for EB-3 as skilled worker positions requiring a bachelor's degree. Senior AML roles, such as compliance officers or financial intelligence unit managers, often meet EB-2 requirements because they demand an advanced degree or the equivalent in specialized experience. Your employer's immigration attorney determines the appropriate category based on the job description filed with DOL during PERM.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for AML professionals?
H-1B is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery and a six-year maximum stay without extensions. PERM green card sponsorship is a permanent residency pathway with no lottery and no cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone typically takes six to eighteen months before your employer can file the I-140 petition, making early employer conversations essential.
Which types of employers sponsor green cards for AML roles?
The most active PERM sponsors for AML positions are federally regulated financial institutions, including commercial banks, broker-dealers, and payment processors subject to Bank Secrecy Act obligations. Consulting firms that embed AML analysts at client sites also sponsor, but their PERM timelines can be more complex because DOL scrutinizes third-party placements closely during the labor certification process.
How can I find AML jobs where employers are already open to green card sponsorship?
Most AML postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship upfront, which makes filtering by employer filing history more reliable than keyword searches. Migrate Mate lets you search for AML and financial crimes roles specifically at companies with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship activity, so you spend your applications on employers who've already navigated the PERM process rather than those encountering it for the first time.
Does an AML role's O*NET classification affect the green card process?
Yes. DOL uses O*NET occupational codes to assign prevailing wage levels during PERM labor certification. AML roles typically map to financial examiner or compliance officer codes, and the wage level assigned determines the minimum salary your employer must commit to in the PERM application. A mismatch between your actual duties and the O*NET code can trigger a DOL audit, so confirm the classification with your employer's attorney before the application is filed.
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