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Compliance Analyst resume example

Summary

Compliance Analyst with 3 years of experience in AML monitoring, KYC reviews and compliance testing for a digital bank and a broker-dealer. Clears about 250 transaction monitoring alerts a month with zero QA rejections in 2025. Brings sound investigative judgment, precise documentation and growing knowledge of BSA and FINRA requirements.

Experience

Compliance Analyst, Northpeak Digital Bank (Remote)

Sep 2023 – Present

  • Review about 250 AML transaction monitoring alerts a month in Unit21, escalating 18% for investigation
  • Drafted 40 SAR narratives in 2025 accepted by the BSA Officer without rework
  • Complete enhanced due diligence on 30 high-risk business accounts a month, including beneficial ownership checks
  • Tested 12 Reg E dispute controls, finding 2 timing gaps fixed within one quarter
  • Update 8 compliance procedures after regulatory changes, getting approval from the BSA Officer within each quarter

Compliance Associate, Brookline Securities (Boston, MA)

Jun 2022 – Aug 2023

  • Reviewed employee personal trading and outside business activity disclosures for 400 registered reps
  • Supported the annual FINRA Rule 3120 supervisory control testing
  • Maintained the firm's gifts and entertainment log for 400 registered representatives

Education

  • B.S. in Finance, minor in Law, Bentley University (Sep 2018 – May 2022)

Skills

  • Compliance: AML transaction monitoring, KYC/EDD, SAR drafting, OFAC screening, compliance testing
  • Regulations: BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, Reg E, FINRA rules, CIP
  • Tools: Unit21, LexisNexis Bridger, Actimize, Excel
  • Certifications: CAMS, FINRA SIE

How to write a Compliance Analyst resume

A strong Compliance Analyst resume shows accuracy, risk reduction and the financial or legal outcomes you were accountable for. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.

Sections, in order

  1. Summary
  2. Experience
  3. Education
  4. Skills
  5. Certifications

Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.

Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.

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Compliance Analyst resume FAQ

What should a Compliance Analyst resume include?

A Compliance Analyst resume should show accuracy, risk reduction and the financial or legal outcomes you were accountable for. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Experience, Education, Skills and Certifications. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.

What is the best resume template for a Compliance Analyst?

Ledger, Ivy and Classic work well for Compliance Analyst roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.

How long should a Compliance Analyst resume be?

One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.

Which skills should a Compliance Analyst put on a resume?

Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Compliance Analyst roles are Financial modeling, FP&A, GAAP or IFRS, Audit and controls, Excel and SQL and ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP).

How do I write strong Compliance Analyst resume bullet points?

Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as close time, forecast variance and savings. For example: "Shortened the monthly close from 10 to 5 business days by automating reconciliations in NetSuite."

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