Analyst, Transaction Monitoring - Financial Crimes

Uplift • Phoenix, AZ

290d

About The Position

The position of Transaction Monitoring (TM) Analyst is a part of the Financial Crimes team, which reports up through the Risk & Compliance group. The TM team is responsible for monitoring customer transactions for any potential risk of unusual or suspicious money laundering activities, or other related financial crimes. As a TM Analyst, you will work under the leadership of the AML Manager and will review Automated Transaction Monitoring alerts, analyze customer transactions, and disposition the alerts according to applicable policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 2+ years of experience in anti-financial crimes (AML investigations, TM investigations, Fraud Investigations, EDD, KYC, Sanctions, etc.)
• Working knowledge of fraud and AML typologies and current financial crime trends
• Understanding of financial products, including credit cards, lending products, and deposit accounts
• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience in meeting regulatory and business deadlines with a sense of urgency while maintaining high standards for quality and professionalism
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Atlassian products

Nice To Haves

• Experience with LexisNexis research tools (AML Insight, Bridger) and/or ComplyAdvantage preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze automated Transaction Monitoring alerts and make the appropriate recommendation of escalating the alert for further investigation or dismissing the activity as non-suspicious
• Prepare detailed TM investigation narratives that clearly explain the activity, risks, and reasoning for the disposition of a case
• Organize evidence collected throughout the investigation including documentation, images, and call recordings
• Manage your caseload appropriately to ensure timely completion of cases while consistently meeting production and quality expectations as directed by management
• Assist the AML Manager with additional tasks and/or service level agreements to support the Financial Crimes team

Benefits

• Competitive salary and stock option plan
• 100% paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Paid parental leave
• Health & wellness initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree