Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Associate

What you'll do: 

The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Associate at NinjaTrader will play a critical role in overseeing the effective implementation and enforcement of the firm’s Anti-Money Laundering Program. This individual will be responsible for monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements, conducting investigations into suspicious activities, and ensuring the firm adheres to best practices in AML compliance. In addition, the AML Associate will support the broader compliance team in managing and enhancing other key regulatory programs, helping to maintain the firm’s commitment to a robust and proactive compliance culture.

In this role you will:

• Conduct AML assessments, including transaction reviews, enhanced due diligence (EDD), and customer activity analysis to identify and escalate unusual or suspicious patterns
• Investigate potential matches against sanctions lists, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), adverse media, and internal watchlists, ensuring timely and accurate processing
• Monitor real-time and retrospective client transactions using rules-based systems, taking appropriate actions based on findings
• Perform Customer Due Diligence (CDD) for new clients and conduct periodic compliance reviews to ensure regulatory adherence
• Enhance and maintain surveillance programs, internal controls, and watchlists to detect regulatory violations and meet evolving compliance standards
• Manage compliance reporting deadlines, submitting required documentation to regulatory bodies such as OCC, FinCEN, and OFAC
• Develop, update, and enforce AML policies, procedures, and internal controls in alignment with regulatory changes and best practices
• Collaborate with stakeholders to proactively identify and resolve compliance issues, mitigating risks and aligning operations with legal obligations
• Oversee internal control systems to ensure effectiveness in identifying and managing risks related to money laundering and financial crimes
• Provide guidance on compliance matters, responding to inquiries from customers and management, and supporting firmwide objectives

 What you'll need:

• 3-5 years of experience in an AML-related role required
• Working knowledge and understanding of BSA/AML rules, laws, and regulations, including the USA PATRIOT Act
• Ability to understand futures transactions and products and to apply applicable rules and regulations to actual situations
• BA or BS Degree
• Excellent writing, speaking, and organization skills
• Dependable team player with a strong work ethic

Bonus Points for:

• Strong knowledge of U.S. Futures rules and regulations preferred; prior experience as a compliance officer with an Introducing Broker, NFA, and/or CFTC preferred but not necessary

Compensation:

The salary range for this role will be $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 USD annually. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of up to 6%. Bonus pay at NinjaTrader is based on individual performance (50%) as well as company/team performance (50%). 

Salary and bonus earnings are only two components of the total compensation package offered by NinjaTrader. NinjaTrader offers a 401K plan through ADP under which the company will match up to 3.5% of employee contributions. Annual PTO allowance begins at 15 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays. Additional details on our total compensation package and benefits are listed below.