Skills

Communication Monitoring Quality Assurance Problem-solving Research Attention to detail Organization Accounting

Job Specifications

Overview

JOB TITLE: AML CFT Analyst Intern (Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism)

DURATION: full-time (up to 40 hours per week), for a period of 10 weeks (June 8 - August 14)

SUMMARY: The AML/CFT Analyst plays a crucial role in ensuring the organization's compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) regulations. This position is responsible for monitoring, investigating, and reporting suspicious financial activities, supporting the development and implementation of policies, and working closely with internal teams and regulatory authorities to mitigate financial crime risks.

Responsibilities

Assist in transaction monitoring and reviewing alerts for potentially suspicious activity.
Support sanctions and other watch list screening processes, including name and payment screening.
Help prepare investigation summaries and documentation for internal reporting.
Conduct research on regulatory developments and emerging financial crime trends.
Participate in quality assurance checks to ensure compliance with internal standards.
Collaborate with team members on projects related to risk assessments, policy updates, and process improvements.
Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to compliance and data protection standards.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Law, or a related field
Strong understanding of AML/CFT laws, regulations, and typologies.
Familiarity with transaction monitoring systems and investigative tools is a plus
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and ability to work with sensitive information.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Professional certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) are desirable.

About the Company

The finest traditions of community banking combined with the industry’s latest, most effective financial products and services. That’s Kearny Bank – founded back in 1884, and always committed to helping our neighbors. We treat each with dignity and respect, exceed expectations, and hope they’ll decide to bank with us. At our company’s core are teams of exceptional professionals, developed through consistent training, monitoring, and coaching. Our branches are integral parts of the neighborhoods they serve, so team members ar... Know more

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