Financial Intelligence Analyst
A Fortune 50 financial services company is seeking a highly motivated Financial Intelligence Analyst for our client in the McLean, VA area.
Overview:
- The ideal candidate will have a background in BSA/AML investigations, strong analytical skills, and experience working with financial institution monitoring systems.
- This role is critical in helping identify, assess, and escalate potentially suspicious activity in alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Full time remote work capability.
Responsibilities:
- Perform alert triage and initial investigations on transactions flagged for potential suspicious activity.
- Review customer activity and transaction data to identify potential money laundering, fraud, or other financial crimes.
- Document findings clearly and escalate alerts requiring further investigation in accordance with BSA/AML standards.
- Use Verafin or other case management/transaction monitoring systems to track, analyze, and resolve alerts.
- Collaborate with senior analysts, investigators, and compliance officers on case escalations.
- Ensure all work complies with BSA/AML regulations, internal policies, and industry best practices.
- Assist with preparation of reports and regulatory filings as required (e.g., SARs, CTRs).
- Stay informed on emerging trends in financial crime, AML typologies, and regulatory changes.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of BSA/AML or financial crimes compliance experience within a financial institution.
- Knowledge of BSA/AML regulations, red flags, and investigative processes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft concise investigative summaries.
- Ability to manage multiple alerts and cases in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.
Desired:
- Hands-on experience with Verafin preferred; familiarity with other transaction monitoring platforms a plus.
- CAMS certification strongly preferred (or willingness to obtain).
- Prior experience in a banking, credit union, or financial institution compliance team.
