We are looking for an AML/KYC Analyst to support financial crime reviews and investigative activities for a long-term contract opportunity based in Phoenix, Arizona. This position focuses on researching suspicious activity, documenting findings with precision, and helping ensure potential risks are escalated appropriately. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of anti-money laundering and know-your-customer practices, along with the analytical ability to interpret financial information and case details. This role offers the chance to contribute to a high-volume compliance environment while maintaining quality, accuracy, and regulatory awareness.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct reviews of alerts, cases, and customer activity to identify potential fraud, money laundering, terrorist financing, or other external financial crime concerns.
• Manage investigations from initial research through case resolution while maintaining expected productivity standards and documentation quality.
• Prepare clear, accurate suspicious activity reports for filing with regulatory agencies or law enforcement within required timelines.
• Summarize investigative findings for leadership and compliance partners, highlighting notable risks and supporting informed decision-making.
• Work closely with financial crimes teams and business partners to resolve cases and address potential operational or compliance issues.
• Support investigative operations through activities such as quality review, procedural guidance, training assistance, and communication of case-handling expectations.
• Contribute insight for monitoring rule refinement, scenario testing, and related control enhancements when investigative trends indicate a need for adjustment.