Financial Intelligence Analyst

Associated Bank • Minneapolis, MN

5d • $46,690 - $80,040 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Financial Intelligence Analyst, you will help protect Associated Bank and its customers by identifying, investigating, and escalating potentially suspicious activity. You will analyze customer and transaction data, support regulatory compliance efforts, and contribute to the bank’s risk management strategy. This role offers opportunities to build expertise in financial crimes, investigations, compliance, and fraud prevention.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, Banking, Business, Law Enforcement, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, audit, banking, financial services, law enforcement, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly and maintain detailed documentation.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, audit, banking, financial services, or a related field.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification.
• Experience conducting investigations, regulatory reporting, or financial crime analysis.

Responsibilities

• Investigate system-generated alerts, referrals, and customer activity to identify potential financial crimes risks.
• Analyze customer and transaction data to detect unusual activity, emerging trends, and changes in risk profiles.
• Evaluate suspicious behaviors and make informed decisions on escalation, referral, or resolution actions.
• Document investigative findings and prepare detailed case narratives to support compliance and reporting requirements.
• Complete regulatory reporting activities, including Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) when appropriate.
• Partner with internal teams to support investigations, address inquiries, and resolve complex issues.
• Monitor trends, compile metrics, and assist with reporting, testing, and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain expertise in financial crimes, anti-money laundering (AML), and regulatory requirements through ongoing learning and development.

Benefits

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.
• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.
• Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree