I want to get out of tax and was applying to basically any job in the finance/accounting world that didn't involve tax compliance. I just got a call back for an AML/KYC analyst at a large bank. Its seems like a glorified fact checker. Can anyone provide insight into this type of role? Salary, expectations? How do others perceive this role? End game is Forensics with FBI so I think it would be a great stepping stone.

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You don’t want to do tax compliance, then really don’t want to do bank compliance.

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I would think of this KYC role as being very boring where the experience would have very little value to potential next employers. Like doing W-8s and filing paperwork. Any reason you can’t just go FBI now?

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I've been applying to every forensic accountant posting they've had but just can't get past the initial application. I have a feeling it's due to my background and yoe. I will continue applying but figured making this jump would give me a step towards that position

Any thoughts on transferring to your firm's forensic practice (or switching firms)? Might be tough at this moment but I think it would be better than going to industry for a role that doesn't match your career goals.

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Yea I've tried asking to be placed on some other types of projects but to no avail. Maybe once 10/15 is over I'll bring it up again. I would think this analyst position would be related to my end game if I want to do forensic accounting. Why do you think otherwise?

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