AML Associate
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Location
- This role is based in Chicago, IL. We are not open to remote candidates for this role
- Hybrid
- For Chicago-based employees, we follow a hybrid work schedule: In-office Tuesday through Thursday, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. In addition to these weekly remote days, we offer:
- 20 additional flex remote days annually
- 5 Company Wide Office-Optional weeks tied to major holidays
- Our Core Benefits Include:
- Generous PTO
- 7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually
- 1 Service Day Annually
- 401k with 3.5% Company Match
- Paid Parental Bonding Leave
- Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader
- We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Qualifications
- Experience with modern and advanced case workflow systems
Responsibilities
- The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Associate at NinjaTrader will play a critical role in overseeing the effective implementation and enforcement of the firm's Anti-Money Laundering Program. This individual will be responsible for monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements, conducting investigations into suspicious activities, and ensuring the firm adheres to best practices in AML compliance, including sanctions screening and fraud detection/investigation. In addition, the AML Associate will support the broader compliance team in managing and enhancing other key regulatory programs, helping to maintain the firm's commitment to a robust and proactive compliance culture.
- Conduct AML assessments, including transaction reviews, enhanced due diligence (EDD), and customer activity analysis to identify and escalate unusual or suspicious patterns
- Investigate potential matches against sanctions lists, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), adverse media, and internal watchlists, ensuring timely and accurate processing
- Conduct transaction monitoring reviews and investigations, taking appropriate actions based on findings
- Perform Customer Due Diligence (CDD) for new clients and conduct periodic compliance reviews to ensure regulatory adherence
- Enhance and maintain surveillance programs, internal controls, and watchlists to detect regulatory violations and meet evolving compliance standards
- Manage compliance reporting deadlines, submitting required documentation to regulatory bodies such as the OCC, FinCEN, and OFAC
- Develop, update, and enforce AML policies, procedures, and internal controls in alignment with regulatory changes and best practices
- Collaborate with stakeholders to proactively identify and resolve compliance issues, mitigating risks and aligning operations with legal obligations
- Oversee internal control systems to ensure effectiveness in identifying and managing risks related to money laundering and financial crimes
- Provide guidance on compliance matters, responding to inquiries from customers and management, and supporting firmwide objectives
- 3-5 years of experience in an AML-related role required
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of US BSA/AML laws and regulations
- Experience with modern and advanced case workflow systems
- BA or BS degree
- Excellent writing, speaking, and organization skills
- Dependable team player with a strong work ethic
- Experience in U.S. futures industry rules and regulations preferred
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), ACAMS, or other relevant industry certification highly desired
- Previous sanctions screening/operations experience preferred
About NinjaTrader
NinjaTrader is a privately held futures trading platform and brokerage serving retail and professional futures traders.
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