AML/BSA Analyst

• Job Title: AML/BSA Analyst – Financial Crimes
• Location: Tempe, AZ
• Duration: 6-Month Contract
• Pay Range: $25–$28/hour on W2
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM initially
• Work Arrangement: Onsite during training; potential for hybrid work after training, subject to approval
• Contract Type: Potential for extension and/or conversion based on business needs and budget

• Position Overview
• We are seeking an experienced AML/BSA Investigator to support financial crime investigations by identifying, analyzing, and investigating potentially suspicious financial activity.
• The ideal candidate will have experience with financial crimes, AML/BSA investigations, fraud investigations, transaction analysis, and/or Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage confidential information.

• Key Responsibilities
• Investigate potentially suspicious financial activity in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Analyze customer account transactions to identify unusual, suspicious, or potentially fraudulent activity.
• Review consumer and commercial accounts, including checking accounts, loans, lines of credit, debit and credit cards, investment products, and other financial products.
• Investigate various financial crime typologies, which may include money laundering, external fraud, elder and vulnerable adult financial exploitation, technology-related fraud, and organized fraud.
• Maintain thorough and accurate case documentation, including chronological notes detailing investigative actions and findings.
• Conduct and document interviews with witnesses, victims, and subjects when appropriate.
• Analyze investigative findings and make recommendations regarding whether a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) should be filed.
• Prepare complete and accurate SARs for filing when required.
• Identify matters requiring escalation to management, compliance teams, or law enforcement.
• Ensure all required investigative activities and documentation are completed before cases are submitted for closure.
• Work with internal business teams and other departments to obtain information necessary to complete investigations.
• Provide guidance and recommendations regarding customer AML risk ratings and suspicious account activity.
• Follow all applicable AML, BSA, suspicious activity reporting, information security, confidentiality, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in required training and continuing education related to AML/BSA, financial crimes, and corporate policies.

• Required/Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 2–3 years of experience in a risk management, financial crimes, AML, BSA, fraud investigations, or related environment.
• Prior investigation experience.
• Experience analyzing financial transactions and account activity.
• Strong understanding of AML/BSA requirements and suspicious activity reporting.
• SAR writing or SAR quality assurance experience is highly preferred.
• Experience interviewing suspects, victims, or witnesses is preferred.
• CFE or another professional fraud/compliance certification is a plus.
• Prior banking or financial services experience is preferred.
• Prior law enforcement or financial investigations experience is a plus.
• Accounting or auditing experience is a plus.
• Computer or digital forensic experience is a plus.

• Key Skills
• Strong analytical and investigative skills
• Financial transaction analysis
• AML/BSA knowledge
• SAR preparation and documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication
• MS Excel and MS Word proficiency
• Excellent case documentation skills
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple complex investigations simultaneously
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a changing environment

• Important Note
• This position involves handling confidential financial and compliance information. Candidates should have genuine, verifiable experience relevant to the responsibilities outlined above. Experience should accurately reflect the candidate's actual responsibilities and should not be overstated.

• Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.
• Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

• Fair Chance Employment
• Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

• Accommodations
• We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

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