Entry Level Data Analyst

Job Summary:A leading professional services organization is seeking a Data Analyst, Anti-Money Laundering, to support transaction monitoring and regulatory compliance initiatives. This role will work within a high-performing centralized team, reviewing data across multiple systems, supporting financial crime risk operations, and contributing to project coordination activities. Training will be provided on transaction monitoring processes. Key Responsibilities:• Support transaction monitoring, enhanced due diligence, fraud investigation support, controls testing, data validation, and regulatory compliance activities.• Review and analyze data across multiple systems to identify trends, discrepancies, and potential risks.• Assist with project planning, stakeholder coordination, meeting scheduling, and deliverable tracking.• Maintain project documentation and ensure reports, communications, and deliverables are accurate and properly formatted.• Collaborate with geographically dispersed teams using virtual communication and collaboration tools.• Prioritize multiple assignments while meeting productivity, quality, and performance objectives.• Support the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures and training materials.• Contribute ideas for process improvements and technology-driven efficiencies, including AI-enabled solutions.• Prepare, review, and analyze reports using Microsoft Office applications and other business tools.• Uphold professional standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies while maintaining data confidentiality. Required Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Criminal Justice, Data Analytics, or a related field.• Experience in financial services, retail banking, anti-money laundering, transaction monitoring, controls testing, project management, data validation, grants management, or related operational functions.• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook.• Ability to analyze data, produce reports, and identify potential risks or exceptions.• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across teams and stakeholders.• Experience working in a metrics-driven, deadline-oriented environment.• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy. Preferred Qualifications:• Exposure to anti-money laundering investigations or transaction monitoring environments.• Knowledge of financial crime compliance, regulatory risk, or fraud prevention processes.• Experience supporting project management or operational excellence initiatives.• Familiarity with data quality reviews, controls testing, or compliance reporting.• Experience identifying process improvement opportunities and implementing operational efficiencies. Benefits:This is a direct hire opportunity. The selected candidate will be employed directly by our client. All compensation and benefits, including but not limited to medical insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other perks, will be provided by the client in accordance with their internal policies and subject to applicable laws and eligibility requirements. Pay Range: $20/hr to $24/hr