Financial Crimes Analyst (Temporary)

About the role

The Financial Crimes Analyst (Triage Focus) is a contract role responsible for the timely review, assessment, and routing of fraud and BSA/AML-related alerts and internal referrals. This position plays a critical role in reducing backlog, improving cycle times, and ensuring high-risk activity is escalated appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Triage all internal fraud and BSA/AML referrals submitted through the Credit Union’s CRM system
• Review, analyze, and disposition system-generated alerts in Verafin
• Conduct initial risk assessments to determine potential suspicious activity, fraud exposure, or compliance risk
• Appropriately route cases to Fraud Investigations, BSA/AML Investigations, or other business units based on established procedures
• Document findings clearly and thoroughly in case management systems
• Reduce alert and referral backlog while maintaining quality and regulatory compliance standards
• Auxiliary with low-to-moderate-complexity investigations, including basic transaction analysis and member activity reviews
• Escalate high-risk or time-sensitive matters to management promptly
• Adhere to all applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and service level agreements (SLAs)

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in fraud detection, BSA/AML compliance, financial crimes, or risk management within a financial institution (credit union experience preferred)
• Experience working with alert monitoring systems such as Verafin or similar platforms
• Understanding of BSA/AML regulations, suspicious activity monitoring, and fraud typologies
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to make sound risk-based decisions with limited information
• Excellent written documentation skills
• Ability to manage high volumes of alerts and referrals efficiently
• Proficiency in CRM and case management systems

Qualifications

While not specified, candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in finance, criminal justice, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to make sound risk-based decisions with limited information
• Excellent written documentation skills
• Ability to manage high volumes of alerts and referrals efficiently
• Proficiency in CRM and case management systems

Benefits

• 401(k) and Employer Match
• Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• Annual Incentive/Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 11 Paid Holidays + Competitive PTO package
• Home & Consumer Loan Program (Discounted Rates)
• Professional development and training programs
• On-demand personal coaching resource
• Wellness Program (Discounted Gym Membership)

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range for the San Francisco Market is an hourly rate of $40-$50.

Schedule

This is a contract role.