AML Compliance Analyst

About Sezzle: Sezzle is a fintech company focused on revolutionizing the shopping experience by blending technology with interest-free installment plans to empower consumers and increase merchant sales. About the role: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive AML Compliance Analyst to support Sezzle’s Compliance Team. This role provides second-line oversight and day-to-day advisory support across a wide range of business activities by translating regulatory requirements into practical guidance, executing operational compliance reviews, and producing governance-ready documentation and reporting. The role ensures adherence to regulatory requirements and supports the development of internal policies, standards, and procedures, fostering a culture of integrity and accountability. What You'll Do: — Provide compliance advisory support to business partners on consumer finance and payments requirements; document guidance, decisions, and follow-ups. — Support the intake, tracking, and completion of Compliance Operations, Advisory, and Financial Crimes Compliance work using defined workflows and evidence standards. — Perform second-line oversight reviews of complaint handling for higher-risk channels and contribute to complaint trend and root-cause analysis. — Support issues management governance by maintaining issue/action logs, validating remediation plans and evidence, and monitoring aging to closure. — Participate in change management oversight by reviewing initiatives for compliance impacts, control readiness, and required approvals/escalations. — Conduct pre-use compliance reviews of marketing and customer communications; identify required disclosures and risks and document results. — Assist with product development compliance assessments for new products and material initiatives; coordinate inputs, maintain risk/control documentation, and track conditions for launch. — Support third-party compliance activities for customer-facing vendors. — Support Financial Crimes Compliance operations including transaction monitoring, alert and case review, and disposition. — Assist with sanctions/OFAC screening and watchlist management. — Support Customer Identification Program (CIP) and Customer Due Diligence/Enhanced Due Diligence (CDD/EDD) activities. — Assist in preparation, documentation, and quality review of Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) narratives and supporting evidence. — Advise business, product, and operations partners on financial crimes requirements and control expectations. — Support responses to subpoenas and regulatory information requests. — Prepare clear written memos and governance-ready summaries for leadership and partner reporting. — Assist in gathering and delivering relevant information for regulatory reviews, examinations, audits, or other supervisory events. — Support additional compliance-related initiatives and projects as assigned. Required Qualifications: — Self-motivated, adaptable, capable of working independently or collaboratively. — Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks, laws, and compliance requirements applicable to consumer financial products and services, including financial crimes requirements (BSA/AML, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC/sanctions). — Experience in compliance operations/advisory, risk management, quality assurance, or other control/oversight activities. — Strong written communication skills. — Strong project management and organizational skills. — Analytical thinker with sound judgment and proactive mindset. — Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. — High integrity and ethical judgment. — Working knowledge or ability to quickly learn Financial Crimes Compliance operations. — Comfort working with high-volume data and structured review workflows. Education & Experience: — BS/BA degree or higher in accounting, finance, business administration, legal studies, information systems, or related field. — Minimum 3 years professional experience in consumer finance, fintech, banking, or regulated environment preferred. — Financial industry compliance certifications (e.g., CAMS) a plus. — Experience supporting complaint management, issues management, change management, marketing review, product compliance assessments, financial crimes compliance, or third-party oversight highly desirable. About You: — High standards and commitment to quality. — Innovative and not bound by convention. — Action-oriented with a focus on speed and calculated risk-taking. — Earns trust through attentive listening and respectful communication. — Willing to challenge decisions respectfully and commit once decisions are made. — Delivers results with focus and resilience. What Makes Working at Sezzle Awesome: — Culture focused on excellence and innovation.