Swoon
AML Analyst
Chicago, Illinois, US
Role snapshot
Swoon is hiring a AML Analyst on a full-time basis. This is a hybrid role based in Chicago, Illinois, US.
- Company
- Swoon
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, US
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
Who this role suits
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About the role
AML Analyst | Chicago, IL (downtown) - hybrid 4x a week onsite
6-Month Contract | Potential for Extension or Full-Time Conversion
Position Summary
Support a commercial banking Know Your Customer (KYC) team. This role supports client onboarding, existing client updates, and annual reviews by collecting documentation, assessing customer AML risk, and maintaining accurate compliance records.
This is an opportunity for motivated candidates early in their careers, including recent graduates. Experience in AML, compliance, or client onboarding is a plus. French and English bilingual proficiency is strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Support new client onboarding, customer information updates, and annual KYC reviews for commercial banking clients.
- Collect, review, and enter customer information into internal systems to create and update KYC checklists.
- Research client information using internal records, deal files, and third-party sources, maintaining supporting documentation.
- Coordinate with banking, sales, AML, and OFAC teams to resolve screening results, assess risk, and obtain required approvals.
- Identify and escalate high-risk indicators, documentation gaps, and compliance concerns.
- Communicate documentation requirements and provide status updates to internal stakeholders.
- Ensure required AML risk assessments and KYC documentation are completed before related transactions or account openings proceed.
- Maintain accurate electronic client records and conduct peer quality reviews for completeness and adherence to procedures.
- Manage multiple requests, prioritize deadlines, and help resolve processing issues.
- Support team training and identify opportunities to improve processes.
If in interested in more details, please apply!