Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join a Contract assignment in Denver, Colorado, supporting financial crime compliance activities through careful alert review and investigative analysis. This opportunity is well suited to someone who can assess transactional activity, apply sound judgment, and document outcomes with precision. The role focuses on identifying potential risk indicators, supporting escalation decisions, and contributing to a controlled, regulation-aligned review process.

Responsibilities:
• Evaluate initial alerts to identify unusual or potentially suspicious financial activity and determine appropriate next steps.
• Examine customer and transaction information to support informed decisions on whether matters require escalation for deeper review.
• Contribute to the identification of cases that may warrant Suspicious Activity Report consideration based on investigative findings.
• Conduct research across available data sources to build a clear understanding of activity patterns and potential compliance concerns.
• Prepare accurate, concise case notes and supporting documentation that clearly explain analysis, rationale, and outcomes.
• Apply AML, KYC, and related compliance standards while performing reviews in accordance with established policies and regulatory expectations.• Experience in financial analysis, AML, risk, compliance, or financial crime investigation environments.
• Working knowledge of anti-money laundering practices and suspicious activity detection principles.
• Familiarity with Suspicious Activity Report processes and escalation decision-making.
• Understanding of KYC requirements and their role in financial crime review activities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify meaningful risk indicators.
• Clear written communication skills for documenting findings in a structured and defensible manner.
• Sound judgment and attention to detail when handling sensitive compliance-related reviews.