Compliance - AML Analyst

About Us

Come join the dynamic team at Kestra Financial Kestra Financial provides a leading independent advisor platform that empowers sophisticated, independent financial professionals, including traditional and hybrid RIAs, to prosper, grow, and provide superior client service. With a culture rich in reinvention and advisor advocacy, Kestra Financial has developed integrated business management technology that, combined with its personalized consulting services, offers exceptional scale and efficiency. Kestra Financial supports independent financial advisors in delivering comprehensive securities and investment advisory services to their clients.

Lead with Purpose. Partner with Impact.

At Kestra Holdings, we don't just support financial advisors-we help them thrive. Our service model is human-led, tech-enabled, and purpose-driven, empowering advisors to deliver exceptional outcomes for their clients.

The Compliance - AML Analyst is responsible for conducting thorough investigations and reviews to ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations. This role requires intermediate professional experience and operates with a high degree of autonomy, contributing to the strategic goals of the compliance team

What you'll do

• Perform AML investigations and transaction reviews with minimal supervision.
• Prepare and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and respond to FinCEN requests.
• Collaborate with internal departments and third-party vendors to gather and analyze data.
• Stay current with AML regulations and industry best practices.
• Recommend process improvements and contribute to compliance strategy.

What You Bring

• Strong commitment to culture and demonstration of professionalism, accountability, customer/client focus, and teamwork
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Ability to communicate and work with all associates of all levels within our organization
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage projects effectively
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and focus on job tasks with little hands on supervision
• Ability to learn different software systems
• Strong analytical skills and ability to research items in an efficient and timely manner
• Software knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Bachelor's degree required or relevant work experience
• 2+ years' experience in an analytical role within a broker/dealer environment or 3 years of industry experience.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Series 7 required
• Series 24 required (or obtained within 90 days of employment)
• CAMS certification preferred

Internal Application Policy:

Internal applicants must be in good standing and have a minimum of 1 year of service with Kestra. Internal applicants must also have a minimum of 1 year service in current role unless approved by EVP.

Benefits to support you:

• Competitive pay and benefits with a large employer (over 1600 employees nationwide)
• 401(k), health insurance, and a competitive benefits package
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment committed to professional excellence
• Help clients navigate meaningful financial decisions with confidence
• Opportunities for training, development, and long-term growth within the firm
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified expenses

Kestra Values:
Our Mission is Powering Financial Independence, enabling the growth and success of investing clients and the advisors who serve them. We do that by living our values: Serve, Make it Happen, and One team.

Explore Life at Kestra

Kestra Holdings Website: https://www.kestrafinancial.com/

Careers Portal: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/kestra/KESTRACAREERSITE

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kestra-financial

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Lead with purpose. Apply now and help shape the future of Kestra.

DisclosureBy applying to a job at Kestra Financial, Inc., you are agreeing to the following statements:

• You acknowledge that if hired, Kestra Financial, Inc. may, obtain and use background information concerning your credit, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, work habits, performance and experience for evaluation for your potential employment.
• It is the policy of Kestra Financial to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Kestra Financial prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

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