BSA/AML – Alert Analyst II

4 hours, 26 minutes ago
Full-time
Junior
Operations
Pathward

Pathward

Pathward is a federally registered financial institution that enhances financial inclusion by offering a robust banking infrastructure and a variety of financial solutions to support businesses in accessing the necessary funds for growth.

Diversified Financial Services
251-1K
Founded 1954

Description

  • Review and investigate transaction monitoring alerts to identify potentially suspicious activity or unusual behavior.
  • Analyze transactional activity, payment flows, customer behavior, and account activity for anomalies, red flags, and layering concerns.
  • Conduct customer due diligence using internal systems, KYC/CIP information, transactional analysis, and external research tools.
  • Document investigative findings and prepare clear alert narratives in case management systems.
  • Escalate higher-risk, complex, or potentially suspicious activity to the Case Investigation Team for further review and SAR determination.
  • Maintain supporting evidence and investigative records for quality assurance, audit, and regulatory review.
  • Support FinCEN 314(a) and 314(b) requests and assist with law enforcement and legal process inquiries under senior guidance.
  • Collaborate with Case Analysts, Quality Assurance, Compliance, Fraud, and other internal stakeholders.
  • Meet SLAs, productivity standards, and quality expectations for assigned alert queues.
  • Stay current on BSA/AML regulations, OFAC requirements, FinCEN guidance, financial crime typologies, and internal procedures.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Criminal Justice, Business, or a related field preferred.
  • 1–3 years of experience in BSA/AML investigations, fraud investigations, transaction monitoring, compliance operations, or financial crime analysis preferred.
  • Experience reviewing transaction monitoring alerts and documenting investigative findings.
  • Familiarity with transaction monitoring and case management systems such as Actimize, or similar platforms preferred.
  • Strong analytical, investigative, and critical-thinking skills with attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including concise and well-supported investigative documentation.
  • Ability to manage assigned workload independently while following established procedures and escalation protocols.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Ability to interpret transactional activity and identify suspicious behavior, red flags, or financial crime indicators.
  • Adaptable, organized, and receptive to feedback in a fast-paced operational environment.
  • CAMS, CFCS, or CFE certification preferred.

Benefits

  • Salary range of $17.25 to $28.00 per hour.
  • Eligible for an annual performance-based incentive opportunity.
  • Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
  • Health insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement benefits.
  • Life insurance and disability benefits.
  • Paid time off.

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