Salary
💰 $17 - $28 per hour
About the role
- Analyze and investigate customer and transactional data to identify and confirm suspicious activity.
- Review merchant acquiring account data for indicators of financial crime or unusual behavior.
- Prepare and file SARs and CTRs with regulatory agencies for activity escalated by internal teams, external partners, or law enforcement.
- Maintain service level agreements (SLAs) and ensure timely completion of investigations in accordance with policies and regulatory standards.
- Meet or exceed expectations for production, quality, and leadership metrics across assigned workstreams.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance detection strategies and improve investigative outcomes.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and broader compliance objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Criminal Justice, or a related discipline.
- Preferred certifications (not required):
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
- Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience in BSA/AML investigations, financial crime analysis, or regulatory compliance.
- Experience with SAR writing, transaction monitoring systems, and case management tools is strongly preferred.
- Exceptional attention to detail and analytical thinking.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex findings clearly.
- Ability to manage workload independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
- Self-motivated, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
- health insurance
- 401(k) retirement benefits
- life insurance
- disability benefits
- paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
BSA/AML investigationsfinancial crime analysisSAR writingtransaction monitoring systemscase management toolsanalytical thinkingattention to detail
Soft skills
strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationability to manage workload independentlyprioritizationself-motivatedorganizedadaptable
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeCertified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS)Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)