AML Operations Officer

2 days ago


Wilmington, DE, United States Global Technical Talent Full time
Primary Job Title: AML Operations Officer
Location: Wilmington, DE
Shift/Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (may be flexible)
Employment Type: Contract (6 Months)

Scope of Project

AML Operations Officer will support the global name screening operations team to process over 1 million alerts. Responsibilities include reviewing alerts related to sanctions, PEPs, adverse media, MSPs, and other watch list sources.

Job Description

The AML Financial Crime Risk Investigation Support Officer II processes alerts and/or fraud cases to identify regulatory or policy violations contributing to AML, fraud, or Sanctions/ABAC financial crimes. The role ensures all necessary due diligence to support accuracy in activities and transactions.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Review watchlist alerts to identify potential matches and clear false positives.
  • Analyze key demographics (name, date of birth, address) to disprove or escalate alerts per the decision matrix.
  • Document rationale for alert disposition; escalate matches to Analyst 1.2.
Depth & Scope
  • Prioritize and manage workload to meet SLA targets.
  • Apply operating policies and procedures.
  • Ensure accuracy and compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
  • Escalate high-risk or non-standard activities.
  • Complete adjudications and investigations; report risk or process gaps.
  • Recommend improvements to productivity and efficiency.
Customer Accountabilities
  • Review banking transactions to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Forward unusual transactions for further investigation.
  • Conduct research activities and resolve discrepancies.
  • Support service delivery and process improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Code of Conduct.
Shareholder Accountabilities
  • Maintain confidentiality and escalate issues appropriately.
  • Identify and manage risks in line with policy and regulation.
  • Produce functional or enterprise-level documentation.
  • Maintain project records and provide management updates.
  • Execute standard practices and comply with guidelines.
Employee/Team Accountabilities
  • Participate fully as a team member and promote a positive work environment.
  • Enhance and share knowledge/expertise across the team.
  • Support an inclusive and equitable workplace.
  • Serve as a brand champion internally and externally.
Note: Responsibilities described are intended as a general overview and not an exhaustive list.

Qualifications
  • Education: Undergraduate degree preferred (e.g., Criminal Justice or relevant field).
  • Experience: 1-2 years of prior AML experience required.
Must-Have Skills
  • AML experience (1+ years).
  • Proven ability to manage high-volume alert queues.
Soft Skills
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Effective and quick decision-making skills.
Nice-to-Have
  • Retail or teller banking experience.
Disqualifiers
  • Short job tenures on résumés.
Alternate Work Locations (AML Hub Sites)

Also open to candidates near or in:
  • New York, NY
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Greenville, SC
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Lewiston, ME
  • Wilmington, DE
  • Vienna, VA
Benefits
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
  • 401k Retirement Fund

About the Company

A top 10 Canadian and North American bank offering comprehensive financial services, including retail, commercial, wealth management, and wholesale banking. The company is committed to helping clients thrive in a dynamic financial landscape.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies across banking, insurance, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail industries in the U.S. and Canada.

We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity

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