Anti-Money Laundering Specialist at Robert Half Anti-Money Laundering Specialist at Robert Half in Lake Zurich, Illinois Posted in about 5 hours ago.

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full-time About Managed Business Solutions Managed Business Solutions is a purpose-built delivery model that combines strategic advisory expertise with execution at scale. Teams are custom-assembled to support complex initiatives, pairing compliance and risk subject matter expertise with hands-on delivery capability to drive long-term success. Why This Opportunity On this engagement, you will: Receive training from subject matter experts in AML and financial crimes compliance Join a performance-driven project team with production-based incentives Gain exposure to enterprise financial services environments and compliance frameworks Work with modern transaction monitoring platforms and investigative tools Strengthen regulatory, analytical, and investigative skill sets

The Role:

AML Specialist The AML Specialist plays a critical role in protecting the integrity of the financial system. This position focuses on reviewing, monitoring, and investigating alerts related to potential money laundering and financial crimes activity. The role requires hands-on experience within AML operations and the ability to perform in a structured, production-based environment. Key Responsibilities Investigate alerts generated by transaction monitoring systems to identify potentially suspicious activity Analyze customer transactional behavior against expected norms and identify anomalies Perform follow-up reviews and conduct due diligence on flagged activity Document investigative findings clearly for internal review and potential regulatory examination Partner cross-functionally to obtain Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) information Apply AML regulations, policies, and procedures consistently in daily operations Participate in ongoing training to remain current on regulatory requirements and best practices Collaborate with technology teams to optimize monitoring rules and system performance Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable) New Graduates with relevant internships with exposer to

KYC / AML / SAR

candidates with financial crimes ( LEGAL ) backgrounds are also welcomed Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, criminal justice, legal studies, or a related field (strongly preferred) Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy Proven ability to work in a production environment with KPI and scorecard expectations Comfortable navigating multiple systems and applications simultaneously Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

Health insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, PTO, and more. Ready to apply or refer someone? Please reach out directly for confidential consideration. Our specialized recruiting professional apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.