Financial Crime Analyst

TEKsystems - Portland, ME

Full-time - Mid Level

Portland, ME

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Level 2 Investigation Analyst at TEKsystems is responsible for conducting in-depth analyses of alerts related to potential suspicious activities, particularly in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Fraud Transaction Monitoring, and Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance. This role involves making critical decisions regarding the filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) based on investigation findings, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and documenting the decision-making process.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze alerts escalated from Level 1 regarding suspicious activity.
• Conduct thorough investigations into suspicious alerts, gathering and analyzing additional data and interviewing relevant parties.
• Make informed decisions on whether a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) should be filed based on investigation results and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and file SARs with regulatory bodies when necessary, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Document the investigation process and findings clearly, noting reasons for filing or not filing a SAR.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and patterns in financial crimes to enhance the investigation process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in financial services, compliance, or risk management, focusing on financial crimes investigations.
• Knowledge of financial crimes, money laundering, fraud schemes, and regulatory requirements related to SAR filing.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in using advanced financial crimes detection systems and tools.

Nice-to-haves

• ACAMs or industry-related certification preferred.