Financial Crimes Analyst

Job Summary

To build the financial crime detection function, the full-time remote Financial Crimes Analyst will monitor customer activity, investigate suspicious transactions, and document findings while managing a backlog of alerts and contributing to process improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Own the investigation of transaction monitoring alerts and determine the legitimacy of customer activity
• Manage alert backlog to ensure timely review and escalation of high-risk cases
• Document investigation findings and help establish standards for case narratives and detection processes

Required qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in BSA/AML compliance, transaction monitoring, or related financial crimes roles
• Hands-on experience with transaction monitoring platforms and knowledge of AML typologies
• Exposure to fintech, payments, or banking-as-a-service compliance
• Familiarity with KYC/CDD requirements and suspicious activity reporting
• Strong written communication skills for clear documentation and case narratives