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How to hire an AML and KYC analyst: 99 companies are hiring now

What you compete with, counted from today’s 297 open AML and KYC analyst postings: who is hiring, where, what they pay and how long postings stay up. Then six steps, each with a free template or tool.

Companies hiring now
99
Open postings
297
Median advertised pay
$96K
Remote
25%
Half are open for over
38 days

What you compete with

Companies hiring this work now99: AML RightSource (30), Airwallex (24), Adyen (18), Binance (13), OKX (11), Pathward, N.A. (11)
Countries named most🇺🇸United States (73), 🇬🇧United Kingdom (34), 🇸🇬Singapore (17), 🇲🇾Malaysia (13), 🇳🇱Netherlands (11)
Pay advertised$56K – $136K for the middle half; median $96K (59 postings with a yearly US-dollar range)
Postings that state pay26%
Where the work is doneRemote 25% · hybrid 12% · on site or not stated 63%
Experience askedMedian 4 years
Skills named mostAML/KYC (46%), SQL (12%), Excel (8%)
Benefits named mostParental leave (13%), Equity (6%), Unlimited PTO (4%), Relocation support (4%)
How long postings stay upHalf of today’s open postings have been up more than 38 days

Counted from the 297 open postings for this work on Nov 15, 2026, read from employers’ own careers pages and recounted on every update.

Which role do you need?

Close to AML and KYC analyst work, and often confused with it. Pick by the work you need done, then the guide for that role:

RoleOpen postingsMedian advertised payGuide
AML and KYC analyst297$96Kthis page
Accounting1,735$136KHow to hire
Financial analyst (FP&A)1,143$162KHow to hire
Tax403$137KHow to hire
Treasury143$146KHow to hire
Payroll239$126KHow to hire

Six steps to hire an AML and KYC analyst

  1. Set the pay range first. Today’s 59 AML and KYC analyst postings that state a yearly US-dollar range offer $56K to $136K for the middle half. Three quarters of them offer more than the lower figure. 26% of the postings state pay; in several US states and EU countries the law requires it. See AML and KYC analyst pay in detail.
  2. Write the description. Start from the AML and KYC analyst job description template, then check it with the job description checker: the pay, the place of work and the must-haves should be clear before the second paragraph.
  3. Decide where the person can work. 25% of today’s AML and KYC analyst postings are remote and 12% hybrid. If yours is remote, name the countries or time zones; “remote” alone brings applications you cannot accept.
  4. Post it where people look. Post the job free on this site, add it to your own careers page and send it to people you know who do this work.
  5. Screen for the skills that matter. Today’s postings name AML/KYC, SQL, Excel most often: check them in the work, not only in the resume. Score every candidate on the same points with the interview scorecard; the AML and KYC analyst interview questions show what good candidates prepare for.
  6. Decide quickly. Half of today’s open AML and KYC analyst postings have been up more than 38 days: a candidate who waits for your answer may be talking to other employers meanwhile. Tell every candidate when you will decide, and keep to it.

A take-home task for an AML and KYC analyst

  • Use a real, anonymised task from your own work: the kind of problem the person will meet in the first month.
  • Keep it to two or three hours, say so, and pay for anything longer.
  • Ask for three things: the result, how they got there, and one recommendation or next step.
  • Score every answer on the same points: correctness, clarity, judgement and the use of AML/KYC, SQL, Excel.
  • Talk it through in the next interview: how they explain their choices tells as much as the result.
  • Not sure yet? A short paid trial project or a contract-to-hire term lets both sides check the fit.

Questions about hiring AML and KYC analysts

How much does it cost to hire an AML and KYC analyst?
The pay is the largest part: today’s AML and KYC analyst postings that state a yearly US-dollar range advertise a median of $96K. Add advertising, agency fees if you use one and the hours your team spends interviewing; the cost per hire calculator on this site adds them up. Posting on this site is free.
How long does it take to hire an AML and KYC analyst?
Half of today’s open AML and KYC analyst postings have been up more than 38 days. A posting can close before the person starts, so plan for a few weeks more.
Where can I find AML and KYC analysts?
99 companies are hiring AML and KYC analysts on this site today. Post your job here free, on your own careers page and in communities where AML and KYC analysts meet; the table on this page lists the countries named most in today’s postings.
Should I hire a freelance AML and KYC analyst or a full-time one?
4% of today’s AML and KYC analyst postings are contract roles. Freelance suits a defined project with an end date; full-time suits ongoing work and anything that needs knowledge of your business. A paid trial project or a contract-to-hire term lets both sides check the fit first.
How much does a freelance AML and KYC analyst cost per hour?
Few postings for this work state an hourly rate. The median yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours is about $46 an hour; contractors usually charge more, since they pay their own taxes, holidays and insurance.
What skills should I test in an AML and KYC analyst?
The ones today’s postings name most: AML/KYC (46%), SQL (12%), Excel (8%). Test them on a small task from your own work rather than with trivia questions.

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