Financial Crime Analyst

Flex

Financial Crime Analyst reviewing transaction alerts and conducting KYC due diligence. Safeguarding customers against money laundering, fraud, and illicit activities in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Posted 5/25/2026full-timeRemote • California, Florida, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and disposition transaction monitoring alerts, applying BSA/AML typologies to distinguish suspicious activity from false positives
Draft clear, well-supported case narratives and escalate higher-risk activity for supervisory review
Conduct KYC reviews for new and existing customers, verifying identity documents and assessing risk profiles
Identify customers that warrant enhanced due diligence (EDD) and flag for escalation
Maintain accurate, complete records in our case management system
Assist with periodic quality assurance and file reviews, including for our bank partner program
Help identify patterns or process gaps that could improve detection coverage or review efficiency
Participate in team training and stay current on evolving AML typologies and regulatory guidance

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–2 years of experience in BSA/AML compliance, fraud operations, or a related financial crimes role (internship or co-op experience considered)
Working knowledge of KYC/CDD requirements and BSA obligations
Strong written communication — you can explain why something is or isn't suspicious in plain language
High attention to detail and comfort working through ambiguous or incomplete information
Ability to manage a queue and prioritize effectively
Embody a growth mindset and bring a self-driven mentality to your work
Experience with a transaction monitoring platform (e.g., Sardine, Unit21, Actimize, or similar)
Exposure to fintech, payments, or BaaS program compliance
CAMS or other AML certification in progress or completed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful equity if you help build something big.

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Hard Skills & Tools

BSA/AML complianceKYC/CDD requirementstransaction monitoringcase managementfraud operationsrisk assessmentenhanced due diligencequality assurancecase narrativesregulatory guidance

Soft Skills

strong written communicationattention to detailqueue managementprioritizationgrowth mindsetself-driven mentality

Certifications

CAMS