AML Analyst
@ Column

Hybrid
$62,400
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 23 days ago

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About Column

Column is a bank and a software company built from the ground up to simplify the complex banking supply chain. With expertise from founding and scaling companies like Plaid, Square, Meta, Blend, and Affirm, Column is transforming financial technology by eliminating excessive vendors and middleware layers.

The Opportunity

The Financial Crimes team at Column protects the Bank and its customers from money laundering, fraud, economic sanctions, foreign corruption, and terrorist financing violations. As an AML Analyst, you will perform L1 triage investigations of alerts generated by our transaction monitoring system, identifying root causes, sources and uses of funds, and other potentially suspicious activities.

What You'll Do

  • Investigate transaction alerts and customer due diligence cases.
  • Prepare and document investigations per FINCEN/FFIEC standards.
  • Draft detailed escalation and dismissal narratives.
  • Maintain organized documentation for audits and exams.
  • Adhere to safe business practices and regulatory requirements.

What You'll Need To Be Successful

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent investigation experience in a regulated environment.
  • Minimum 2 years expertise with BSA/AML and OFAC regulations.
  • Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
  • Familiarity with AML typologies and red flags.
  • Experience with FFIEC documentation standards; CAMS certification a plus.

What You'll Get From Us

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
  • FSA and HSA account options.
  • Paid PTO including vacation and sick leave.
  • Eligibility for Column’s 401k plan with self-directed brokerage options.

Key skills/competency

  • AML
  • Financial Crimes
  • Transaction Monitoring
  • Investigations
  • Due Diligence
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • FFIEC
  • BSA/OFAC
  • Detail-Oriented
  • CAMS
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How to Get Hired at Column

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight AML and investigation experience.
  • Research Column: Review their fintech innovations and culture.
  • Prepare examples: Demonstrate documented financial investigations.
  • Practice interview skills: Focus on regulatory and compliance scenarios.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review AML regulations and BSA guidelines.
Practice using transaction monitoring systems.
Study FFIEC documentation standards.
Enhance technical report writing skills.

Behavioral Questions

Describe handling high-pressure investigations.
Explain teamwork in completing compliance projects.
Detail problem-solving in past investigations.
Discuss adaptability in dynamic regulations.

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