Financial Crimes Analyst

Job Description

Fraud & AML Analyst:

We are seeking a Fraud & AML Analyst to join a growing financial services organization. This individual will work closely with Compliance, Risk, Legal, and Operations teams to identify, investigate, and mitigate financial crime risk across the business.

Key Responsibilities

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• Review and investigate fraud and AML alerts, analyzing customer profiles, account activity, transaction patterns, and other relevant information to identify suspicious or potentially high-risk activity.
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• Conduct transaction monitoring and investigative reviews in support of AML, BSA, sanctions, and broader financial crime compliance requirements.
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• Investigate suspected fraudulent activity, document findings clearly, and escalate significant or time-sensitive matters when appropriate.
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• Support the development and enhancement of fraud and AML monitoring processes, controls, and investigative procedures.
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• Identify emerging trends, recurring behaviors, and potential control gaps across fraud and financial crime activity.
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• Stay informed on evolving fraud typologies, money laundering risks, sanctions considerations, and relevant regulatory developments.
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• Assist with financial crime risk assessments, management reporting, metrics, and internal awareness initiatives.
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• Provide support during internal audits, regulatory examinations, compliance reviews, and other assessments relating to AML, BSA, sanctions, and fraud.
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• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to investigate issues and strengthen controls designed to mitigate financial crime risk.
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• Contribute to broader Compliance and Risk initiatives as business and regulatory requirements evolve.
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
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• 2+ years of experience within fraud, AML, financial crime compliance, regulatory compliance, risk, operations, or a related financial services function.
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• Experience reviewing transactional activity and conducting investigations within a regulated financial services environment.
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• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify unusual patterns and assess risk across multiple sources of information.
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• Strong written communication and documentation skills.
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• Ability to manage multiple investigations and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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• Familiarity with AML/BSA requirements, sanctions compliance, fraud prevention, and financial crime controls.
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• Strong attention to detail and sound judgment when handling sensitive or potentially high-risk matters.
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Preferred Experience

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• Experience within banking, fintech, payments, wealth management, brokerage, or another regulated financial services environment.
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• Familiarity with transaction monitoring, case management, KYC/CDD, sanctions screening, or fraud detection systems.
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• CAMS, CFE, or similar professional certification is beneficial but not required.
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