Anti-Money Laundering Officer

My client, a large broker-dealer with offices in Miami is looking for an AML Specialist. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring, investigating, and reporting suspicious financial activities to ensure compliance with AML laws and regulations. This role plays a key part in protecting the organization from financial crime by identifying, assessing, and escalating potential money laundering and terrorist financing risks.

Responsibilities

• Review daily transactions to spot suspicious activity
• Investigate alerts flagged by monitoring systems
• Conduct due diligence on high-risk customers and transactions
• Write and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) on time
• Keep clear and organized investigation records
• Help with customer onboarding and regular account reviews
• Stay informed on AML rules and trends
• Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and Risk teams
• Support audits and regulatory reviews with needed documents
• Help improve AML policies and processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
• 2–3 years of experience in AML compliance or transaction monitoring
• ACAMS certification preferred
• Fluent in both English and Spanish
• Experience working in a fast-growing financial company is a plus
• Knowledge of Pershing and NetX360 is helpful
• Familiar with AML tools like Actimize, FIS, World Check, or Lexis Nexis