Financial Analyst

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support financial crimes compliance work in a fast-moving, high-volume setting in Jacksonville, Florida. This Long-term Contract position is hybrid with 2-days remote and ideal for someone who can evaluate transaction activity, investigate potential concerns, and apply sound judgment while working within regulatory and internal policy expectations. The role calls for strong analytical ability, clear documentation skills, and the discipline to manage a sizable workload without sacrificing accuracy or quality.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to work a hybrid schedule after training with 2 days remote and 3-days on-sight in our Jacksonville, Florida offices
• Examine transaction monitoring alerts and assess account activity for signs of unusual or potentially suspicious behavior.
• Evaluate customer information, payment patterns, and transactional details to identify risk factors, inconsistencies, and emerging concerns.
• Perform initial-level reviews and decide when findings should be referred for deeper investigation or additional compliance review.
• Prepare thorough case records that clearly explain investigative steps, supporting evidence, and final determinations.
• Conduct due diligence research through internal applications and external databases to strengthen investigative conclusions.
• Handle a substantial volume of assigned cases while consistently meeting established turnaround, quality, and productivity expectations.
• Recognize matters that may lead to suspicious activity reporting or other required regulatory escalation.
• Work closely with compliance, risk, and financial crimes partners to support ongoing monitoring and case resolution efforts.
• Ensure all reviews and investigative activities align with applicable regulatory standards, AML expectations, and internal operating procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule after training with 2 days remote and 3-days on-sight in our Jacksonville, Florida offices
• At least 3 years of overall business experience in a business environment.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in AML, compliance, risk, fraud, financial crimes, investigations, banking, or a closely related field.
• Working knowledge of anti-money laundering regulations, financial crimes compliance practices, and risk-based investigative approaches.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data effectively.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and well-supported investigative summaries.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other tools used for data analysis, research, and reporting.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to prioritize independently in a metrics-driven, high-volume environment.