Financial Crimes Alert Analyst

Ameris Bank

Financial Crimes Alert Analyst performing assessments of unusual customer activity with a focus on AML compliance at Ameris Bank. Collaborating with front line staff and analyzing patterns in customer data.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) practices, including the ability to analyze customer activity and identify suspicious patterns. Proficient in drafting reports and maintaining compliance with BSA/AML regulations and the USA PATRIOT Act.

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CAMS Certification2+ Years AML ExperienceBSA/AML Rules KnowledgeCritical Thinking SkillsAnalytical Problem Solving

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Hard Skills

Transaction MonitoringCustomer Activity AnalysisReport DraftingPattern RecognitionData Analysis

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteBank Operating Environment

Certifications & Qualifications

CAMS Certification

Industry Keywords

Anti-Money LaunderingFinancial CrimesTerrorist FinancingUSA PATRIOT ActBSA Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform assessments of alerted customer activity generated from transaction monitoring software
Ensure timely identification and escalate unusual activity
Analyze customer activity to make independent judgements of whether the activity is unusual and requires escalation
Draft reports and documenting analysis in a logical manner that sufficiently supports decisions
Work with front line staff to obtain any information that would be helpful during the alert assessment and analysis
Apply critical thinking skills to recognize patterns, trends and inconsistencies within transactional and customer data to detect, prevent, mitigate and report potentially suspicious activity
Understand complex issues and customer risks associated with money laundering, terrorist financing, financial crimes or other legal and reputational risks
Stay current with money laundering and terrorist financing behaviors, trends, patterns and typologies
Stay current with rules, laws and regulations
Maintain attention to detail

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of direct AML experience
CAMS certification (ACAMS)
Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Working knowledge of a bank operating environment and applicable systems preferred
Working knowledge and understanding of BSA/AML rules, laws and regulations including the USA PATRIOT Act
Sound oral and written communication skills
Sound critical thinking ability
Sound analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
Detail oriented
Ability to be a self-starter
Ability to build relationships

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance provided at no additional cost to employees
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
Long-Term Disability Coverage
Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
11 Holidays
Volunteer/Service Day
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan
Ameris Bank matches 50% of your first 8% of contributions to the plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Supplemental Life & Other Insurance Plans
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Legal Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Advocacy Program
Tickets at Work (Entertainment discounts for Ameris Bank Employees)
AT&T Employee Discount
Wellness Discounts for Medical Premiums and Other Rewards
Employee Referral Incentive
Education Assistance
Employee Resource Groups