Hybrid AML Analyst bei Bessemer Trust

The AML Analyst plays a vital role in protecting the organization from financial crime by ensuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) regulations. This position is responsible for conducting investigations, transaction monitoring, reporting of suspicious activity, and Sanctions alert clearing, in alignment with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review alerts generated by the AML transaction monitoring system and determine the appropriate course of action.
• Analyze client activity, account behavior, and documentation to detect anomalies or patterns indicative of money laundering or other financial crimes.
• Prepare and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with regulatory timelines.
• Prepare and file Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) in accordance with regulatory timelines.
• Assist with the ongoing maintenance of the firm’s AML policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Stay current with changes to AML laws and regulations and advise management of potential compliance issues.
• Participate in periodic AML training and contribute to the development of internal training materials.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, finance, legal, or a related field; advanced degree or certification (e.g., CAMS) is a plus.
• 2-5 years of relevant AML or compliance experience in a financial services or banking environment.
• Effective knowledge of AML and CFT regulatory requirements (e.g., BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, FinCEN rules).
• Experience with AML monitoring systems and tools (e.g., FCRM) preferred.
• Analytical and investigative skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Familiarity with sanctions screening, PEP screening, and OFAC lists.

The base salary range for this position is $80K - $110K. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skills, experience, and qualification for the role.  It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range.

In addition, this position may be eligible for a discretionary incentive-based bonus based on individual and company performance.

Eligible employees may participate in a 401 (K) program with a company profit sharing contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability covering and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.

About Bessemer Trust

Bessemer Trust is a family office, overseeing more than $200 billion in assets for over 3,100 individuals and families of substantial wealth. Its more than 1,200 employees are singularly focused on private wealth management — disciplined investment management, sophisticated wealth planning, comprehensive family office services, and highly personalized client service.

Established in 1907 as the family office for Annie and Henry Phipps, Bessemer Trust is in its seventh generation of ownership by the Phipps family. As a self-made entrepreneur, Henry Phipps was a founding partner and chief financial officer of Carnegie Steel.

Bessemer Trust retains its original focus as a privately owned and independent wealth manager deeply committed to its mission of providing peace of mind to its clients. Bessemer’s adherence to putting clients’ interests first, fiduciary mindset, and highly collaborative culture are at the heart of everything the firm does.

Key Facts:

• For 118 years, Bessemer Trust has operated continuously in a single line of business, independently owned by one family.
• Headquartered in New York’s Rockefeller Center, Bessemer Trust has 22 offices in total. Woodbridge, NJ, is one of the firm’s largest offices, which hosts a wide range of technology and operations professionals. In addition to its sizable presence in New York and Woodbridge, the firm provides client service through offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Delaware, Denver, Garden City, Grand Cayman, Greenwich, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Naples, Nevada, Palm Beach, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Stuart, and Washington, D.C.
• To watch a video about Bessemer Trust’s history, click here.
• To learn more about Bessemer Trust, click here.

About Our Employee Rewards and Benefits:

We provide exceptional rewards and benefits that are among the best in the industry, giving our people access to a wide range of options, including:

• Competitive base salary plus discretionary annual bonus for select positions
• A 401(k) plan with a generous annual profit-sharing contribution
• Personalized development and career opportunities, including tuition reimbursement support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with zero contributions for employee coverage
• Employee assistance (EAP) and wellness programs
• Hybrid work environment: 60% in office, 40% remote for most positions
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Legal services and financial wellness plans at no cost to employees

Bessemer Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply.