Financial Analyst - Entry Level

We are looking for an entry-level Financial Analyst to join a financial services team in Melville, New York. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, analytical, and interested in supporting financial crime and transaction review activities within a regulated environment. In this role, you will examine transaction activity, research exceptions, and prepare clear case documentation while partnering with compliance, operations, and technology teams. The position offers hands-on exposure to investigative analysis, regulatory processes, and financial data review in a collaborative setting. Responsibilities:• Review alerts produced by transaction monitoring tools and evaluate account activity to identify behavior that may require additional scrutiny.• Compare customer transaction patterns with expected activity levels, assess irregularities, and escalate concerns when findings warrant further review.• Perform follow-up research on flagged transactions, gather supporting information, and evaluate whether activity appears reasonable and properly supported.• Prepare organized written summaries of investigative results so senior compliance personnel and, when necessary, regulatory reviewers can assess the case history.• Partner with internal teams to obtain documentation and background information needed to support customer due diligence and enhanced review requirements.• Apply current anti-money laundering and related compliance standards in daily work to help ensure investigations are completed in line with policy expectations.• Take part in ongoing training to remain informed about evolving regulatory obligations, monitoring practices, and industry compliance expectations.• Collaborate with technology partners to improve the effectiveness of transaction monitoring rules, reporting outputs, and alert quality.• Use financial systems and reporting tools to analyze data, identify trends, and support routine audit and control-related activities. • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related field, or equivalent relevant analytical experience. • Foundational understanding of financial analysis, transaction review, compliance operations, or audit support within a regulated industry. • Ability to interpret data, recognize unusual activity, and conduct structured research with strong attention to detail. • Experience working with reporting platforms, CRM systems, accounting software, or data analysis tools is preferred. • Familiarity with areas such as auditing, accrual accounting, budgeting, capital management, or financial systems is an asset. • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document findings clearly and professionally. • Effective organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.