Aml Operations Analyst

Ramp Ramp · Fintech · New York, NY · Compliance

This role is for an AML Operations Analyst at Ramp, a fintech company. The primary responsibilities involve reviewing sanctions and PEP screening alerts, conducting investigations, performing enhanced due diligence, and assisting in the optimization of AML systems and tooling. The role also supports responses to bank partner requests, audits, and regulatory reporting, and identifies process improvements. While the role mentions supporting AI and automation initiatives for the AML program, the core function is operational compliance and investigation, not AI/ML model development.

What you'd actually do

  1. Review sanctions and PEP screening alerts, escalating and reporting true matches as required
  2. Conduct full investigation for true positive, as per internal procedures
  3. As needed, conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) on higher-risk customers, entities, and counterparties
  4. Assist in the ongoing optimization of Ramp’s AML systems and tooling
  5. Support responses to bank partner requests, audits, and regulatory reporting obligations

Skills

Required

  • Experience in compliance operational teams
  • Familiarity with BSA/AML, EDD, KYC/KYB and financial crimes compliance
  • Ability to handle multiple and fast-changing priorities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Investigative and critical thinking skills
  • Prior experience in Fintech

Nice to have

  • Experience in Sanctions operations in 1LOD or 2LOD
  • Accreditation by ACAMS, an equivalent industry body, or other qualifications in the areas of financial crime, risk management, or compliance
  • Experience supporting a growing compliance team
  • Experience in high-growth start-ups, particularly in Fintech
  • Experience working cross-functionally, such as with risk and operations teams

What the JD emphasized

  • fast-paced fintech environment
  • strong analytical and investigative skills
  • building scalable processes
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in compliance operational teams
  • Familiarity with BSA/AML, EDD, KYC/KYB and financial crimes compliance
  • Prior experience in Fintech