Financial Crimes Analyst

Entry-Level Financial Crimes Analyst

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Crimes Analyst to join our growing compliance and risk team. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or individuals looking to launch a career in financial crime prevention, compliance, investigations, and risk management.

The Financial Crimes Analyst will support efforts related to anti-money laundering (AML), fraud detection, sanctions screening, and other financial crime prevention initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses strong research, analytical, and written communication skills and enjoys working with data to identify trends, evaluate information, and support investigative activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analyze customer, transaction, and account information to identify potential financial crime risks.
• Review alerts, reports, and case information for unusual or suspicious activity.
• Gather and organize information from internal and external sources to support investigations.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate written summaries of research findings and investigative results.
• Document case activity and maintain thorough records in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with due diligence reviews and customer risk assessments.
• Analyze data and identify trends, patterns, or anomalies that may indicate fraud, money laundering, or other financial crimes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information and resolve escalated issues.
• Stay informed of industry trends, emerging risks, and regulatory developments related to financial crimes compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Political Science, Intelligence Studies, Communications, or a related field.
• Internship experience in banking, compliance, investigations, risk management, auditing, financial services, or a related field preferred but not required.
• Strong research and investigative skills with the ability to gather and evaluate information from multiple sources.
• Excellent analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce clear and professional case documentation.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Demonstrated curiosity, problem-solving ability, and eagerness to learn.

Preferred Skills

• Interest in financial crime prevention, AML, fraud, sanctions, compliance, or risk management.
• Experience conducting academic, internship, or independent research projects.
• Ability to interpret information, identify patterns, and draw logical conclusions.
• Strong professionalism and commitment to confidentiality.