Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst
The Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst supports a financial services organization by detecting suspicious activities and ensuring adherence to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing standards. This entry-level role involves reviewing transaction alerts, conducting investigations, preparing case documentation, and collaborating with internal teams to maintain a strong compliance culture in an on-site environment.
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Overview
Confidential Client is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst to join an in-office, full-time compliance team in William Penn Annex East, PA. This entry-level / early-career role supports transaction monitoring and AML/financial-crime detection efforts, helping to maintain strong compliance controls and accurate, audit-ready documentation.
What You’ll Do
- Review transaction monitoring alerts and perform structured investigations to assess potential financial crime risk.
- Evaluate customer account activity against expected behavior and identify exceptions requiring deeper analysis.
- Perform follow-up research on escalated transactions and collect supporting documentation.
- Prepare clear, accurate case notes and investigative summaries for internal review and regulatory requests.
- Partner with compliance, operations, and other internal teams to obtain documentation for customer due diligence and enhanced reviews.
- Apply AML and financial crimes compliance standards consistently in daily casework.
- Participate in ongoing training to stay current on regulatory changes and industry best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, business, finance, compliance, or a closely related field.
- Knowledge of anti-money laundering (AML) principles and financial-crime compliance practices.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to recognize unusual patterns and investigate discrepancies.
- Proficient with common office and case management systems; comfortable navigating multiple digital tools.
- Clear written communication skills for documenting findings concisely and professionally.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and good judgment.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Location & Schedule
- This is a permanent, full-time, in-office position located in William Penn Annex East, PA. Candidates must be comfortable working on-site.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated annual pay (from source): $65,471 (estimated).
- Benefits (where applicable to the engagement type) may include medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and access to retirement plans for eligible hires. Additional training and professional development opportunities may be available.
Why Join via Careertakes
- Careertakes connects qualified candidates with Confidential Client while offering access to additional matched roles and career resources. As a third-party recruiting partner, we follow best practices from professional recruiting to ensure a fair, efficient process.
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