Financial Crimes Specialist

Fifth Third Bank

. Investigate, monitor, and report cases involving potential threats to the Bank .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $45,100 - $85,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Financial Crimes Compliance, including knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, and related regulations. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for investigating and reporting potential threats while ensuring legal compliance.

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Financial Crimes ComplianceAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsKnowledge of Anti-Money LaunderingProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Investigative WorkRisk AnalysisReport PreparationProblem-SolvingConflict Resolution

Soft Skills

TeamworkInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdaptabilityDecision-Making

Industry Keywords

Bank Secrecy ActOFACCIPUSA PATRIOT ActFraud Detection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate, monitor, and report cases involving potential threats to the Bank
Review and analyze system activity and generated alerts according to Financial Crimes Compliance expectations
Analyze Financial Crimes and Fraud-related triggers associated with risk activity
Escalate financial crimes matters requiring supervisory involvement
Prepare reports and recommend appropriate follow-up
Support and work with other lines of business
Work with business units to understand alerted Financial Crimes and Fraud activity and ensure legal compliance
Maintain working knowledge of industry trends
Complete assigned work accurately and on time
Communicate with internal and external customers regarding Financial Crimes or Fraud matters
Adhere to Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC, CIP, and related policies and regulations
Perform other duties as required
No supervisory responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

One to two years of specialist experience in compliance, investigative work, or a related field
Associates Degree or commensurate work experience
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
Knowledge of suspicious activity in financial institutions, money laundering trends, terrorist financing indicators, the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, USA PATRIOT Act, Fraud, and OFAC
Functional understanding of applicable federal and state laws and regulations
Strong oral and written communication skills
Highly organized; able to multitask detailed items and follow up as needed
Proactive issue identification and resolution
Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
Ability to make decisions or escalate matters to management
Ability to collaborate, initiate action, adapt to change, and accept challenging assignments
Ability to communicate with management
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Adherence to Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC, CIP, and related requirements and training

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being
Differentiated compensation offerings
Employee recognition for contributions