Financial Crime Analyst
Review transaction monitoring alerts, conduct KYC due diligence, and support AML/SAR efforts to protect a fintech platform from financial crime.
About the job
What You'll Do
Transaction Monitoring
- 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
- Contribute to UAR/SAR filing support under the direction of senior team members
KYC & Customer Due Diligence
- 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
Program Support
- 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
What We're Looking For
Required
- 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
Nice to Have
- 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
Skills
Bsa/Aml Compliance, Kyc, Cdd, Transaction Monitoring, Sar Filing, Fraud Operations, Sardine, Unit21, Actimize, Cams
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