AML Analyst (Entry-Level)

New York, New York

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Hybrid

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Contract

|Job ID 72155|Posted Oct 13, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join our dynamic Financial Crimes Compliance team as an AML Analyst where you'll gain valuable experience in anti-money laundering practices and collaborate across departments. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity to support crucial compliance efforts in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate and review alerts for suspicious activities to ensure compliance with transaction monitoring protocols.
  • Conduct sanctions screening for customers, vendors, and transactions against relevant sanctions lists.
  • Perform name searches in response to information-sharing requests and maintain confidentiality of sensitive data.
  • Maintain detailed case files and assist in drafting reports for compliance reviews and inquiries.
  • Collaborate with various departments to resolve escalations and provide compliance guidance.

Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Criminal Justice, Business, Economics, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Skills

  • Previous internship experience or coursework in AML, compliance, or financial services.
  • Familiarity with tools such as LexisNexis and Finscan.
  • Experience managing large data sets efficiently.

At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals are valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

 

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.


Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers.  We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments.  For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $7 - $23 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.