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Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst

Robert Half
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Hello

Robert Half is hiring on behalf of our client for Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst roles supporting a large banking initiative in the Chicago area.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in building experience within AML, financial crimes, compliance, and transaction monitoring.

💼 Position: Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst
💰Pay: $23/hr
📅Start Date: April 20, 2026. Duration of Assignment: Through April 2027, possible extension beyond that
📍Location: Chicago area (fully onsite)- West Loop
🕒Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM

This role focuses on protecting the integrity of the financial system by reviewing and investigating transaction alerts for potential money laundering or suspicious activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations on alerts generated from transaction monitoring systems
• Analyze client transactional activity for suspicious patterns
• Follow up on flagged transactions and perform due diligence
• Document findings clearly for review by senior compliance teams
• Support customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) processes
• Maintain awareness of AML regulations and compliance standards
• Work collaboratively with compliance and technology teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Finance, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, or related field preferred)
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a production environment with KPI metrics
• Comfortable working across multiple systems and applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Hiring Process

• Initial phone conversation with me
• Two required assessments PRIOR to interviewing
(Most likely an Excel assessment and a business writing assessment)
• In-person interview with the hiring team
• Background check

Candidates must successfully complete all steps before onboarding.

 

Timeline

Conversation with me: ASAP
In-person interviews at the Chicago Office: March 16, 17, or 18
Offers begin being released: March 18
Candidate acceptance deadline: No later than March 20

Because of the structured hiring timeline, interested candidates should respond as soon as possible.

If you are interested, please reply with:

• Your updated resume
• Confirmation that you hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Your best contact number