AML Associate

Overview

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What You'll Do

• Oversee the effective implementation and enforcement of the firm’s Anti-Money Laundering Program.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, conduct investigations into suspicious activities, and ensure adherence to AML best practices including Sanctions Screening and Fraud Detection/Investigation.
• Support the broader compliance team in managing and enhancing other key regulatory programs to maintain a robust, proactive compliance culture.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to proactively identify and resolve compliance issues, mitigating risks and aligning operations with legal obligations.
• Oversee internal control systems to identify and manage risks related to money laundering and financial crimes.
• Provide guidance on compliance matters and respond to inquiries from customers and management.

• 3–5 years of experience in an AML-related role.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of US BSA/AML laws and regulations.
• Experience with modern and advanced case workflow systems.
• BA or BS degree.
• Excellent writing, speaking, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and dependable team player with a strong work ethic, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt to evolving technical and regulatory fintech environments.

• Experience in U.S. Futures industry rules and regulations.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), ACAMS, or other relevant industry certification.
• Previous Sanctions Screening/Operations experience.
• Experience using SQL or similar database languages for query-based data exercises.

The salary range for this role is $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 USD. The position includes an annual target bonus of 6%. Bonus pay is based on individual performance (50%) and company/team performance (50%).

Salary and bonus earnings are components of the total compensation package. Ninja Trader offers a 401K plan with a company match up to 3.5% of employee contributions. Annual paid time off accrues at 18 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays.

Location: This role is based in Chicago, IL. We are not open to remote candidates for this role.

Hybrid

For Chicago-based employees, we follow a hybrid schedule: in-office Tuesday through Thursday, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. In addition to these weekly remote days, we offer:

• 20 additional flex remote days annually
• 5 Company Wide Office-Optional weeks tied to major holidays

• Generous PTO
• 7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually
• 1 Service Day Annually
• 401k with 3.5% Company Match
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave
• Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by Ninja Trader

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.