Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst

Job Description

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Entry Level Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst in Denver, Colorado. You will be a crucial part of our team, focusing on maintaining the integrity of the financial system. This role involves monitoring, reviewing, and analyzing activities for potential financial crimes and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF). Once trained, the position offers unlimited overtime.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze alerts from transaction monitoring systems to identify unusual patterns or suspicious activities

• Investigate inconsistencies in client transaction behaviors against expected norms

• Ascertain the legitimacy of flagged transactions by conducting due diligence

• Document findings in a clear, concise manner for review by senior compliance staff or regulatory bodies when necessary

• Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary information for customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD)

• Stay updated with current AML regulations and apply them effectively in daily operations

• Regularly participate in training sessions to stay abreast with new regulatory requirements and best practices in AML compliance

• Work in conjunction with the technology team to optimize transaction monitoring systems for peak performance.

• Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, economics, criminal justice, legal studies or related field highly preferred.

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Familiarity with technology and applications.

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.