New

AML Analyst

Western Alliance Bancorporation
dental insurance, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
May 14, 2025
Job Title: AML Analyst Location: CityScape What you'll do: As an AML Analyst you'll review accounts, customers and transactions in order to detect and identify unusual activity, thoroughly investigate such activity, and if required, prepare a SAR for filing with FinCEN. You'll provide timely analysis of potential money laundering activity through both system generated alerts and manual referrals from bank officers, regulators and law enforcement officials. You'll build strong partnerships with teams in our lending, treasury management, banking operations, and technology groups, helping to shape the effectiveness of our customer onboarding, maintenance and servicing processes. Document and support decisions made during the investigation process; such as prepare SAR's, as required, in a clear, concise manor for filing with FinCEN. Adhere to bank policy, procedure and regulatory requirements and to maintain a strict level of confidentiality and assisting with the monitoring of higher risk accounts and geographic areas and escalate any unusual activity to appropriate management. What you'll need: 4+ years of related experience. Bachelor's degree in related field required. Entry level to intermediate knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services. Entry level to intermediate knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of CTRs, SARs, and OFAC. Intermediate knowledge of computer operational skills required (Microsoft Office products). Intermediate experience using BSA/AML transaction monitoring and/or case management software required. Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills. Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist preferred. Benefits you'll love: We offer all the important things you'd want - like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career! About the company: Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC. AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process. Western Alliance Bancorporation