Financial Analyst - Entry Level

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an entry-level Financial Analyst to join a team in Woodbridge, New Jersey. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, analytical, and interested in financial crime review, transaction analysis, and compliance support. In this role, you will evaluate transaction activity, research irregularities, and prepare clear case documentation while partnering with cross-functional teams to support due diligence efforts and strengthen monitoring effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Review alerts produced by transaction monitoring platforms and examine activity for unusual trends or potentially suspicious behavior.

• Compare customer transaction patterns with expected account activity and research deviations that require further analysis.

• Investigate escalated or flagged transactions, performing appropriate follow-up to determine whether activity is reasonable and properly supported.

• Prepare organized, accurate case notes and summaries for internal review and, when necessary, regulatory reporting support.

• Partner with compliance, operations, and other internal teams to gather information needed for customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence reviews.

• Apply relevant regulatory standards and internal controls consistently when assessing transactional activity and documenting outcomes.

• Take part in ongoing training to remain current on compliance expectations, emerging risks, and industry best practices.

• Collaborate with technology partners to help improve transaction monitoring rules, alert quality, and overall system effectiveness

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Exposure to financial analysis, auditing, compliance review, or transaction monitoring through coursework, internships, or entry-level experience.
• Ability to interpret transactional data, identify irregular patterns, and communicate findings clearly.
• Familiarity with tools or systems such as CRM platforms, reporting applications, accounting software, or data analysis solutions is beneficial.
• Understanding of core financial concepts, including accounting functions, accruals, budgeting, or capital management, is a plus.
• Strong written documentation skills with careful attention to accuracy, consistency, and detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, follow established procedures, and work effectively with cross-functional teams.