Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire Compliance Analyst V for a Global online marketplace platform, a dynamic, inclusive culture, championing innovation and global commerce while empowering individuals and creating unparalleled economic opportunities. 

You’ll join the Compliance team to manage AML compliance, conducts complex financial crime investigations, and ensure adherence to regulations like the Bank Secrecy Act. This is a 4–6-month contract opportunity. The role is located in Austin TX and is hybrid. 

Compliance Analyst V Responsibilities:  

• Financial Intelligence Unit 

Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) performs a critical role in the execution and management of our client Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance program: adhering to a set of required standards and processes regarding AML investigations; ensuring our client compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and the USA PATRIOT Act, to ensure efficient and effective risk and compliance management practices. 
 

• Investigator, Financial Intelligence Unit 
  The position of FIU Investigator will be responsible for conducting timely, special and complex investigations related to suspected money laundering, terrorism finance, or other related financial crimes, cultivating analytic trends and typologies unique to payments services and associated with online marketplaces, and drafting suspicious activity reports as appropriate.

Compliance Analyst V Requirements:  

Qualifications - Hard Skills:  

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in anti-money laundering regulations, investigation, or AML related field.  

• Preferred 3+ years drafting suspicious activity reports.  

• Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, Financial Crimes Specialist, Certified Fraud Examiner, or related professional certification required.  

• Bachelors degree required; masters degree in business or related field or JD preferred.  

• Strong knowledge and experience with ML laws, regulations, and related compliance requirements; MSB or eCommerce environment a plus.  

• Experience working on special projects and areas of emerging typologies / risk, participating in the development of SOPs.  

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills including the use and creation of pivot tables, formulas, and functions within Excel. SQL programming skills a plus.  

• Advanced writing and research skills and ability to abstract and interpret complex data from multiple sources and systems.  

Qualifications - Soft Skills:  

• Ability to succeed in a in a fast paced, and dynamic environment, within time-critical situations, while maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy.  

• Ability to manage multiple cases and projects simultaneously.  

• Team player with strong collaborative qualities and a positive demeanor.  

• Strong emotional intelligence combined with interpersonal, analytical, problem solving, influencing, and organizational skills.  

• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to interact with other business teams.  

• Ability to work on confidential and sensitive matters with a high degree of professionalism and discretion.  

• Ability to make discretionary decisions based upon research and established guidelines.  

• Dependable, goal-driven, and self-motivated with the ability to work independently with a sense of urgency and follow through. 

Perks & Benefits:  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

• Life Insurance 

• 401k Program 

• Commuter Benefit 

• eLearning 

• Education Reimbursement 

• Ongoing Training & Development 

• *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks. 

To learn more about this Compliance Analyst V opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf. 

 

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.