Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst

About the role

We are looking for a detail‑oriented Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst to join a contract assignment with a financial services organization. In this role you will support efforts to detect potentially suspicious activity, help uphold anti‑money laundering and counter‑terrorist financing standards, and contribute to a strong compliance culture. The position is suited for entry‑level or early‑career professionals with academic training in legal studies, business, finance, or compliance‑related fields and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (permanent, in‑office).

Responsibilities

• Review transaction monitoring alerts and perform structured investigations to determine whether activity presents potential financial crime risk.
• Evaluate customer account activity against expected behavior and identify exceptions that require deeper analysis.
• Perform follow‑up research on escalated transactions and gather supporting information to assess whether activity appears legitimate.
• Prepare accurate case notes and investigative summaries for internal review and, when required, regulatory examination.
• Partner with compliance, operations, and other internal teams to obtain documentation related to customer due diligence and enhanced review processes.
• Apply current anti‑money laundering and financial crime compliance standards consistently in daily casework and decision‑making.
• Take part in ongoing training and development sessions to stay informed on regulatory updates and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a legal, business, finance, compliance, or closely related discipline.
• Knowledge of anti‑money laundering principles and financial crimes compliance practices.
• Strong computer proficiency with the ability to work efficiently across multiple systems and digital tools.
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to recognize unusual patterns and investigate discrepancies.
• Clear written communication skills for documenting findings in a concise and organized manner.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Comfortable working in a permanent, in‑office environment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.
• Access to competitive compensation and benefits, plus free online training through Robert Half.