AML Compliance Analyst - Entry Leveil - Remote
Apply Req ID: Req1462464 Date posted 06/09/2025Your Journey Starts Here:
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The Difference You Make:
The AML Compliance Analyst is responsible for reviewing and nvestigating activity related to potential Money Laundering or other financial crimes and ensuring Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) are filed as appropriate in a timely manner. This is an entry-level role for someone who is interested in minimizing the company's exposure to risk.by conducting various operations across the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) including monitoring, identifying, and detecting suspicious activities and trends through various systems/applications
• Monitors, tracks, and identifies suspicious activities and trends through various systems/applications.
• Conducts due diligence and recommends appropriate risk-based business actions to be taken concerning client relationship onboarding or ongoing monitoring.
• Assists Team Manager with coaching new hire analysts and cross-trains on various operations across the FIU as needed by production volumes.
• Provides accurate documentation of customer investigations account activity.
• Formulates suspicious activity reports that meet internal and all regulatory standards.
• Keeps abreast of AML/BSA/OFAC legal and regulatory matters affecting the compliance program.
• Participates in special projects as assigned.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Foundational knowledge of AML / Fraud (SAR regulations and other AML systems and processes, etc.)
- Excellent written communication skills
- Highly organized
- Strong Microsoft Office – specifically Excel and Word
- Deadline driven mindset to ensure compliance with applicable SLAs
- Good investigative skills
- Ability to work routinely in a production driven environment
What You Bring:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Economic Crimes, Criminal Justice or equivalent degree. - Required.
Master's Degree Economic Crimes, Criminal Justice or equivalent degree. - Preferred.
Other Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. - Required.
0+ Years Financial Services Industry experience. - Required.
0+ Years Law enforcement experience. - Preferred.
• Robust knowledge and understanding of AML/BSA/OFAC legal and regulatory matters affecting the compliance program.
• Ability to gather and process statistical data in order to forecast team workflow requirements.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail and accuracy under pressure.
• Strong PC skills including Excel, PowerPoint and Process Flow Creation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Motivated, team-oriented, with the ability to work independently.
Certifications: No Certifications listed for this job.
It Would Be Nice For You To Have: Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.
Risk Culture:
We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.
EEO Statement:
At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Working Conditions:
Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking is required for this role. Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required.
Employer Rights:
This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate your employment at any time for any reason.
What To Do Next:
Review the internal eligibility guidelines here. If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates. If you require any assistance or accommodation due to a disability or any other reason, please contact us at TAOps@santander.us to discuss your needs.
Benefits:
Santander Benefits - 2025 Santander OnGoing/NH eGuide (foleon.com)
Primary Location: Dorchester, MA, Dorchester
Other Locations: Massachusetts-Dorchester,Texas-Dallas,New York-Albany,Massachusetts-Boston,Florida-Tallahassee
Organization: Santander Holdings USA, Inc.
The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.
Salary: $40,500 - $68,000/year