Compliance Analyst, AML

The Opportunity:

In the role of the Compliance Analyst on our AML Managed Services team, you will be responsible for participating in and ensuring the successful execution of certain compliance reviews and consulting work conducted by ACA Group (“ACA”) for clients. The individual in this position will support clients with AML policies and regulations globally. Must be able to go into our Pittsburgh office 2 times per week.

What you’ll do:

• Screen individuals/entities for adverse media, political exposed persons (PEP), and sanctions and completing an analysis for these reviews
• Know Your Customer (KYC) & Customer Identification Program (CIP) Onboard and/or DEAL Due Diligence (DEAL DD). This is onboarding new customers for our clients to become investors into a fund raise.
• Complete holistic reviews of these parties based on documentation, screenings (same as above), and regulatory requirements.
• Stay informed and knowledgeable on the latest AML regulations all over the world.
• Participate in a continuous training program that is focused on the AML subject area.
• Work toward obtaining Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification from Association of Anti Money Specialist (ACAMS), which is currently considered the gold standard.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• AML, KYC, CIP experience is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, and the Internet
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong data analytical skills with the ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments on matters of significance for ACA and/or ACA clients
• Proactive in own financial services compliance education and career development
• Solid understanding of financial markets, financial products, investment advisors, and regulations
• Ability to learn concepts and subject matter quickly and apply knowledge to client reviews

Skills and attributes for success:

• Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments on matters of significance
• Demonstrated professional integrity
• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing client needs
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, small-team environment
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients
• Highly motivated and goal oriented; proactive in one’s own education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks
• Dedicated to upholding ACA’s high-quality standards and customer service focus
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Background in law, banking, or writing a plus
• Highly motivated and goal oriented
• Proactive in one’s own education and career progression
• Volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks
• Dedicated to upholding ACA’s high-quality standards and customer service focus
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and clients
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments on matters of significance for ACA and/or ACA clients

What working at ACA offers:

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options as well as a flexible work environment. You’ll also be granted time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We also offer unique benefits such as Student Debt Forgiveness and Pet Insurance.

About ACA:

ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business. Our innovative approach integrates consulting, managed services, and our ComplianceAlpha® technology platform with the specialized expertise of former regulators and practitioners and our deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape.

ACA Compliance Group was founded in 2002 by four former SEC regulators and one former state regulator. The founders saw a need for investment advisers to receive expert guidance on existing and new regulations.

Over the years, ACA - now ACA Group - has grown both organically and by acquisition to expand our GRC business and technology solutions. Our ACA compliance company services now include GIPS® standards verification, cybersecurity and technology risk, regulatory technology, ESG advisory and analytics, AML and financial crimes, financial and regulatory reporting, and Mirabella for establishing EU operations.

What we commit to:

ACA is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, which applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, training, discipline, terminations, layoffs, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.