FCC Experienced Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Financial Crimes Compliance specialist to join a growing team in Ohio. This permanent opportunity is well suited for someone who brings strong investigative judgment, a solid understanding of AML and KYC practices, and the ability to evaluate complex customer and transaction activity. The role offers the chance to contribute at a senior level while supporting team development, strengthening compliance quality, and helping reduce financial crime risk across the organization.

Responsibilities:
• Lead and conduct in-depth reviews of customer behavior and transaction activity to detect unusual patterns and potential financial crime concerns.
• Evaluate alerts, case details, and supporting records to determine risk exposure related to money laundering, fraud, sanctions, and other compliance issues.
• Escalate significant findings when warranted and provide clear recommendations for additional review or action.
• Perform research using internal systems, public-source information, sanctions tools, and adverse media screening to build well-supported customer risk assessments.
• Examine complex case files for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with internal compliance expectations and documentation standards.
• Prepare organized investigative summaries, conclusions, and rationale within case management tools and reporting templates.
• Analyze customer data, transactional trends, and collected evidence to identify possible regulatory or operational concerns.
• Coach less experienced analysts by sharing investigative guidance, offering feedback, and promoting sound case handling practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance investigative workflows, quality controls, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

• At least 2 years of experience in compliance, financial crimes, AML, KYC, fraud, risk, or related operational work within financial services or insurance.

• Demonstrated ability to investigate suspicious activity, conduct due diligence reviews, and assess customer risk.

• Working knowledge of anti-money laundering practices, know-your-customer standards, fraud prevention, and financial crimes controls.

• Experience mentoring, training, reviewing, or guiding the work of other team members.

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to make sound risk-based decisions.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce thorough case narratives and findings.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel; relevant compliance certifications are a plus3