Posted August 22, 2026
AML Analyst
Robert Half
Washington, DC, US
Full Time
28.5USD - 33USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an AML Analyst to support anti-money laundering activities through detailed review of customer transactions and account documentation in Washington, District of Columbia. This Long-term Contract position focuses on identifying reportable cash activity above regulatory thresholds, recognizing unusual patterns, and helping maintain compliance with financial crime prevention standards. The ideal candidate is analytical, attentive to detail, and comfortable working with transaction data in a structured, high-accountability environment.
Responsibilities:
• Examine customer transaction records and supporting files to identify cash activity that may require regulatory reporting.
• Analyze transactions exceeding established thresholds and evaluate patterns that could indicate suspicious or prohibited financial behavior.
• Prepare accurate documentation to support currency transaction reporting and related compliance reviews.
• Investigate account activity by comparing transaction details against internal records and applicable AML guidelines.
• Escalate unusual findings to compliance or supervisory teams when activity appears inconsistent or potentially high risk.
• Maintain organized case notes and review outcomes to support audit readiness and regulatory expectations.
• Apply anti-money laundering procedures consistently while meeting productivity and quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to clarify customer activity and resolve documentation gaps during file reviews.• Bachelor’s or Honours degree required.
• Knowledge of anti-money laundering principles and financial crime compliance practices.
• Ability to review transactional data carefully and identify meaningful patterns or anomalies.
• Strong written documentation skills with the ability to record findings clearly and accurately.
• High attention to detail and sound judgment when handling sensitive financial information.
• Proficiency in working with spreadsheets, case management tools, or similar review systems.
• Ability to manage repetitive analysis tasks efficiently while maintaining accuracy.
Responsibilities:
• Examine customer transaction records and supporting files to identify cash activity that may require regulatory reporting.
• Analyze transactions exceeding established thresholds and evaluate patterns that could indicate suspicious or prohibited financial behavior.
• Prepare accurate documentation to support currency transaction reporting and related compliance reviews.
• Investigate account activity by comparing transaction details against internal records and applicable AML guidelines.
• Escalate unusual findings to compliance or supervisory teams when activity appears inconsistent or potentially high risk.
• Maintain organized case notes and review outcomes to support audit readiness and regulatory expectations.
• Apply anti-money laundering procedures consistently while meeting productivity and quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to clarify customer activity and resolve documentation gaps during file reviews.• Bachelor’s or Honours degree required.
• Knowledge of anti-money laundering principles and financial crime compliance practices.
• Ability to review transactional data carefully and identify meaningful patterns or anomalies.
• Strong written documentation skills with the ability to record findings clearly and accurately.
• High attention to detail and sound judgment when handling sensitive financial information.
• Proficiency in working with spreadsheets, case management tools, or similar review systems.
• Ability to manage repetitive analysis tasks efficiently while maintaining accuracy.
