Compliance Analyst - Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crimes

About the Role:

As a Compliance Analyst – Anti‑Money Laundering & Financial Crimes (AML/FC), you’ll play a meaningful role in supporting and strengthening the firm’s AML/FC Program. In this early‑career position, you’ll help identify, investigate, and resolve potential financial crimes, from money laundering to fraud and other suspicious activity, while learning directly from experienced compliance professionals. You’ll collaborate with associates across all five business lines and key corporate resource groups, gaining broad exposure to the business. A curiosity for financial‑crimes prevention and a foundational understanding of AML and broker‑dealer regulations will help you thrive here, and we’re ready to support your growth every step of the way.

This position offers flexibility with 3 days/week in our Milwaukee office and 2 days remote. 

The Impact You’ll Make:

• Investigate and resolve issues related to funds movement, fraud, and other suspicious activity through transaction monitoring surveillance and other suspicious activity reporting

• Draft Suspicious Activity Reports to be filed with FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network)

• Conduct enhanced due diligence reviews to assess CIP and KYC risk

• Assist with document collection to satisfy regulator inquiries or audit requests

• Provide support with AML/FC Program strategic initiatives

• Contribute to the design and review of AML/FC transaction monitoring surveillance

• Maintain up to date procedures for areas of responsibility

• Actively collaborate and build relationships with team and other associates

What You’ll Bring to Baird:

• Professional experience in AML/FC within financial services, broker‑dealer, or investment advisor settings required

• SIE qualification exam recommended within two years  

• CAMS or equivalent certification preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of education and work experience

• Strong analytical, organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Strong organizational and work-flow management skills

• High degree of curiosity and attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to handle difficult situations with candor and professionalism

• Proficient with technology including Microsoft Office products (especially Word and Excel)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation and bonus are commensurate with experience, performance and/or firm profitability

• You’ll have the opportunity to advance your career while enjoying our comprehensive benefits designed for your life, career and future

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