Financial Crimes Analyst

Flex

. Monitor post-onboarding customer activity from alert generation through clearance, escalation, or filing .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in BSA/AML compliance and transaction monitoring, with a strong focus on investigating unusual activities and supporting suspicious activity reporting. Proficient in writing clear case narratives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance detection and compliance processes.

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BSA/AML ComplianceTransaction MonitoringSardine, Unit21, ActimizeKYC/CDD RequirementsCAMS Certification

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Hard Skills

Transaction Monitoring AlertsAML TypologiesData AnalysisSQLEnhanced Due DiligenceCase ManagementDetection Rules TuningFraud InvestigationSuspicious Activity ReportingRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationAttention to DetailDecision-MakingPrioritizationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

CAMS Certification

Industry Keywords

Financial CrimesFraud OperationsFintechPaymentsBaaS Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor post-onboarding customer activity from alert generation through clearance, escalation, or filing
Review and disposition transaction monitoring alerts using BSA/AML typologies
Investigate unusual activity across accounts, payments, and cards for money laundering, fraud, account takeover, and other illicit behavior
Escalate higher-risk cases with clear recommendations
Support UAR and SAR filings, progressing toward end-to-end ownership
Write clear, well-supported case narratives
Conduct enhanced due diligence and refresh customer risk profiles
Review KYC-team escalations and provide findings to improve onboarding decisions
Maintain complete records in the case management system
Identify typologies, patterns, blind spots, noisy alerts, and process gaps
Help improve detection rules and procedures
Partner with Risk, Operations, Support, and Engineering to tune monitoring
Support quality assurance and file reviews
Stay current on AML typologies and regulatory guidance
Work through the alert and case backlog and help build the financial crimes program

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–3 years in BSA/AML compliance, transaction monitoring, fraud operations, or a related financial crimes role
Hands-on experience dispositioning transaction monitoring alerts in Sardine, Unit21, Actimize, or similar platforms
Working knowledge of AML typologies
Exposure to fintech, payments, card programs, or BaaS program compliance
Experience tuning detection rules or using data and SQL to investigate patterns
Working knowledge of KYC/CDD requirements and BSA obligations
Exposure to suspicious activity reporting, including drafting narratives or supporting UAR/SAR filings
Strong written communication and ability to summarize complex findings concisely
High attention to detail and ability to manage and prioritize a high-volume queue
Comfortable making sound decisions with incomplete information
CAMS or another AML certification, completed or in progress, is a bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity compensation
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k) plan
High-trust, high-ownership work environment
Direct access to leadership, customers, and investors
Meaningful equity opportunity
Ongoing applications until the position is filled