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Retained Recruitment for AML / BSA Analysts

AML and BSA Analysts detect and report suspicious financial activity — a critical compliance function in any regulated financial institution. Found through dedicated retained search — not job boards.

Retained Only 21–38 Day Placement 90-Day Guarantee $55,000 – $95,000
Anti-Money Laundering AnalystFinancial Crimes AnalystBSA AnalystCAMSSAR AnalystTransaction Monitoring Analyst

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What Does a AML / BSA Analyst Do?

Reviewing transaction monitoring alerts, conducting customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence reviews, filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), managing Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs), supporting BSA audits and examinations, and staying current on FinCEN guidance and emerging financial crime trends.

What We Screen For

2–5 years of AML/BSA experience, CAMS certification preferred, experience with transaction monitoring platforms (NICE Actimize, Oracle FCCM, or Verafin), and demonstrated SAR writing capability. Experience with KYC/CDD programmes is valued.

💡 Hiring Insight

CAMS-certified AML analysts with demonstrated SAR writing quality — where their SARs have been accepted without return by FinCEN — are the most valuable. Ask specifically about the volume and complexity of SARs they have filed.

Typical Compensation
$55,000 – $95,000
CAMS certification and complex financial crime investigation experience command the top of this range.
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Anti-Money Laundering AnalystFinancial Crimes AnalystBSA AnalystCAMSSAR AnalystTransaction Monitoring Analyst

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Retained recruitment delivers a pre-screened shortlist within 21–38 days. Start with a free 25-minute consultation.

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Recruiting a AML / BSA Analyst — FAQ

Most AML / BSA Analyst searches are completed within 21–38 business days. We provide a realistic timeline at the start of every engagement and weekly progress updates throughout.
2–5 years of AML/BSA experience, CAMS certification preferred, experience with transaction monitoring platforms (NICE Actimize, Oracle FCCM, or Verafin), and demonstrated SAR writing capability. Experience with KYC/CDD programmes is valued.
CAMS-certified AML analysts with demonstrated SAR writing quality — where their SARs have been accepted without return by FinCEN — are the most valuable. Ask specifically about the volume and complexity of SARs they have filed. A retained search means one dedicated recruiter works exclusively on your role — passive outreach, credential screening, and a curated shortlist.
Every permanent retained placement includes a 90-day guarantee. If the placed professional departs or is released within 90 days for covered reasons, we conduct a full replacement search at no additional fee.
Compensation typically ranges from $55,000 – $95,000. CAMS certification and complex financial crime investigation experience command the top of this range. Every retained search includes real-time compensation benchmarking.
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