Financial Analyst

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support a long-term contract assignment based in Charlotte, North Carolina. This opportunity is well suited for someone who can review financial activity with a strong investigative mindset and identify unusual patterns tied to anti-money laundering and fraud risks. The role calls for someone who is comfortable working with large data sets, applying sound judgment, and using Excel to organize and interpret findings.

Responsibilities

• Examine financial records and account activity to identify suspicious behavior, inconsistencies, or potential anti-money laundering concerns.
• Conduct investigative reviews related to fraud risk, documenting findings clearly and escalating issues when appropriate.
• Perform customer and transaction analysis to support KYC and AML compliance efforts.
• Use Excel tools such as formulas, pivot tables, and lookup functions to sort, validate, and analyze large volumes of data.
• Compile accurate reports that summarize trends, exceptions, and recommended next steps for internal stakeholders.
• Partner with compliance, risk, and operations teams to support project goals and maintain timely case resolution.
• Help address backlog review work tied to a focused cleanup initiative by prioritizing cases and maintaining quality standards.

Requirements

• Experience in anti-money laundering, fraud review, or financial crime analysis.
• Working knowledge of KYC and AML principles, including the ability to recognize suspicious transaction patterns.
• Background in fraud investigation or anti-fraud monitoring within a financial or regulated environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs.
• Ability to manage assigned work independently while meeting deadlines in a project-based setting.
• Strong written communication skills for preparing clear and accurate case documentation.