Commercial Front Line Monitoring Risk Analyst

First Citizens Bank; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank is seeking a Compliance Monitoring professional for its Frontline Risk team. The role supports the Enhanced Due Diligence program for high‑risk commercial clients and requires strong KYC and data analytics skills.

You will work across multiple offices with a hybrid model and contribute to risk-based decision making. The position emphasizes independence, initiative, and collaboration, with opportunities to influence policy, process improvements, and regulatory adherence across

Qualifications

• KYC compliance or qualitative/quantitative analysis experience
• Understanding of high risk industry sectors
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Mastery of qualitative and quantitative monitoring techniques and data analytics

Responsibilities

• Execute the frontline monitoring program to identify clients needing off-cycle enhanced due diligence
• Provide subject matter expertise to drive program execution in a large financial institution
• Document and maintain records, decisions, and supporting docs per policies and regulatory standards
• Assess and profile clients based on quantitative and qualitative factors (activity, business model, geographic risk)
• Identify emerging risk trends through reviews
• Identify opportunities to automate/streamline for quality and risk management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to share insights and promote compliant practices

Skills

KYC Compliance

Qualitative/quantitative analysis

AML/Sanctions risk

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of either our Phoenix, Dallas, Charlotte, Chicago, Miami or Denver office.

FCB’s Commercial Bank First Line of Defense Enhanced Due Diligence Know Your Customer (“EDD KYC”) team is responsible for managing, monitoring, and conducting enhanced due diligence on commercial client segments that may pose a higher risk for money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions, or reputation risk in support of all legal and regulatory requirements as a large financial institution. You will be tasked with supporting a frontline monitoring program for the Commercial Bank aimed at identifying clients who require off-cycle enhanced due diligence reviews. You will engage with peers, all levels of management and other internal stakeholders, as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Commercial Bank frontline monitoring program that uses both qualitative and quantitative data to identify clients who require off-cycle enhanced due diligence reviews through analysis of the client profile, KYC documentation and transaction activity.
• Provide subject matter expertise in the areas of qualitative and quantitative analysis to drive best‑class program execution in line with expectations for a large financial institution.
• Document and maintain accurate records, including findings, decisions and supporting documentation in accordance with internal policies, procedures and regulatory standards.
• Conduct assessments and profile clients based on their quantitative and qualitative factors, including but not limited to expected activity, business model and geographic risk.
• Assist with identifying existing and emerging risk trends identified through reviews.
• Identify and communicate opportunities to automate/streamline in support of quality and risk management efforts.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to share insights, provide support and guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices, promoting a culture of compliance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience in Commercial banking front line risk monitoring of client activity OR High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 6 years of experience

• KYC Compliance or qualitative/quantitative analysis at a Large Financial Institution
• Understanding and experience in high risk industry sectors
• BA, Finance, Legal, International Studies, or Criminal Justice
• Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS)
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of AML/Sanctions related risk factors.
• Ability to understand complex business models and the appropriateness of their underlying activity.
• Strong understanding of requisite Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn new internal systems quickly.
• Demonstrate mastery of qualitative and quantitative monitoring techniques and data analytics using a variety of data sources and mediums of analysis.
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise in a variety of Commercial Bank business models.
• Demonstrate ability to execute effective controls embedded within business processes.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptability in learning new topics, handling change and managing competing priorities.

This job posting is expected to remain active for 30 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate.

For Denver, the base pay for this position is generally between $83,400 – $114,60 annually

Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.