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AML Analyst

Collingswood, NJ · Remote

$55K - $65K/yr

As the AML Analyst, you will become an expert in the online casino and sports betting space ... You will work closely with the AML Manager and the Risk & Payments team to identify financial crime ...

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How much do aml risk analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for aml risk analyst in Philadelphia, PA is $40.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.10 and $49.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an AML Risk Analyst do?

An AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Risk Analyst is responsible for identifying and assessing potential risks related to money laundering and financial crimes within an organization. They analyze financial transactions, review customer data, and monitor activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Their role often involves investigating suspicious activities, preparing reports for regulatory bodies, and recommending improvements to the organization's AML processes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an AML Risk Analyst?

To thrive as an AML Risk Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, knowledge of anti-money laundering regulations, and usually a degree in finance, business, or a related field. Familiarity with AML software tools, transaction monitoring systems, and certifications like CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) are commonly required. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication are vital soft skills for identifying suspicious activity and collaborating with compliance teams. These skills and qualifications are crucial to ensure regulatory compliance, prevent financial crime, and protect the organization from reputational and monetary risks.

How does an AML Risk Analyst typically collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance?

As an AML Risk Analyst, you'll work closely with departments such as Compliance, Legal, Operations, and IT to identify and mitigate potential money laundering risks. Collaboration often involves reviewing suspicious activity reports, discussing complex cases, and ensuring that the latest regulatory requirements are implemented across the organization. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as your insights help inform policy updates and staff training, ultimately strengthening the company's anti-money laundering framework.

What is the difference between Aml Risk Analyst vs Compliance Analyst?

AspectAml Risk AnalystCompliance Analyst
CertificationsACAMS, CAMSCCA, CAMS (optional)
Work EnvironmentFinancial institutions, banksVarious industries, including finance and healthcare
Primary FocusAnti-money laundering risk detectionRegulatory compliance and policies

The main difference between an Aml Risk Analyst and a Compliance Analyst is their focus area. An Aml Risk Analyst specializes in identifying and mitigating money laundering risks within financial institutions, often requiring certifications like CAMS. In contrast, a Compliance Analyst oversees adherence to various regulations across industries, with a broader scope. Both roles require strong analytical skills and knowledge of industry regulations, but their specific responsibilities and certifications differ.

Are AML Risk Analysts in demand?

AML Risk Analysts are in high demand due to increasing regulations aimed at preventing money laundering and financial crimes. Employers seek professionals with strong analytical skills, knowledge of compliance standards, and experience with risk assessment tools, making this a growing field across financial institutions and regulatory agencies.

Is an AML Risk Analyst a good career?

An AML Risk Analyst plays a key role in detecting and preventing money laundering activities, often requiring knowledge of financial regulations and risk assessment tools. The position offers opportunities for career growth, specialization, and competitive salaries, especially with relevant certifications like CAMS. It is suitable for individuals interested in compliance, finance, and investigative work.
Infographic showing various Aml Risk Analyst job openings in Philadelphia, PA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,975 per year, or $40.9 per hour.

Manager, Data Analyst - Enterprise AML Advisory

Wilmington, DE • On-site

Capital One
Funds, Trusts and Financial Programs • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Capital One rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 148 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Manager, Data Analyst - Enterprise AML Advisory

At Capital One, data is at the center of everything we do. When we launched as a startup we disrupted the credit card industry by individually personalizing every credit card offer using statistical modeling and the relational database, cutting edge technology in 1988! Fast-forward a few years, and this little innovation and our passion for data has skyrocketed us to a Fortune 200 company and a leader in the world of data-driven decision-making.

AML Advisory Overview:

Enterprise AML Advisory within AML Compliance fulfills the critical role of guiding our lines of businesses through day to day AML Challenges while serving as the face to the overall AML program; translating the intricate compliance needs as the LOB continues to evolve their business.

Specifically, the AML Advisory Know Your Customer Risk Management & Analytics team is a small group of resourceful and highly motivated professionals that deliver horizontal business risk guidance and program management guidance.

The Person

  • Strong critical thinking, written and verbal communication skills, including experience in strategic and senior level communication

  • Demonstrated ability to work in a continually evolving and dynamic environment

  • Ability to build partnerships with others outside of their own team and influence others to ensure team's success

  • Exhibit drive for accomplishing tasks/delivering results and persist when faced with significant difficulties or resistance

  • Strong understanding of AML risk management practices, including regulatory requirements

  • Experience presenting data and recommendations to leadership teams and governance forums

What you'll do:

  • Drive current and future strategy by leveraging your analytical skills

  • Work with vast amounts of data in new and evolving environments

  • Build and maintain interactive dashboards used for regulatory reporting

  • Develop KPIs and KRIs to show overall KYC Program Health

  • Be a part of growing and developing our brand in new and emerging markets

  • Analyze/interpret compliance key performance metrics and provide input on LOB AML risks identified through reporting.

  • Be a part of the full life cycle of projects and see end results

  • Collaborate across business units

  • Work with top talent in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment where analytics and good data are a top priority

  • Partner with multiple groups across AML in analyzing and reporting on KYC Data

On any given day you will be:

  • Design and produce reports/forms/metrics used to support department efficiency and effectiveness.

  • Assist in capturing, maintaining, and analyzing compliance data, interpreting it to ensure consistency and adequate Compliance Risk Management.

  • Identify and analyze trends in data and proactively advise on identified external and internal risks.

  • Mining data to arrive at specific and crucial information for the organization

  • Identifying and implementing process, data, and reporting improvements for the organization

  • Working with large and complex databases containing millions to billions of records

  • Improving operational efficiencies and effectiveness

  • Conducting analysis to evaluate processes and tests

An ideal candidate will be on the leading edge of Analytical technology with a passion for the newest and most innovative tools. Possessing strong problem solving and conceptual thinking abilities in addition to communication, interpersonal and leadership skills are also important. This position will be in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you will be handling multiple concurrent projects while working independently and in teams. This role will have a strong Business Intelligence component and those with a BI background are strongly encouraged to apply.

Basic Qualifications

  • Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a:

    • Bachelor's Degree in quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related quantitative field) plus at least 6 years of experience performing data analytics, or

    • Master's Degree plus at least 4 years of experience performing data analytics with an expectation that required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date.

  • At least 4 years of experience performing professional data analysis work

  • At least 4 years of experience performing programming

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics discipline

  • At least 7 years of professional data analysis work experience

  • At least 4 years of experience with Python, R, Spark or SQL

  • At least 1 years of project management experience

  • At least 1 year of experience in Tableau

  • At least 3 year of experience in Anti-Money Laundering

  • At least 1 year of experience operating and developing within AWS cloud services.

  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification

Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Plano, TX: $149,800 - $171,000 for Data Analysis Manager


McLean, VA: $164,800 - $188,100 for Data Analysis Manager


Richmond, VA: $149,800 - $171,000 for Data Analysis Manager


Riverwoods, IL: $149,800 - $171,000 for Data Analysis Manager


Wilmington, DE: $149,800 - $171,000 for Data Analysis Manager







Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).


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