Financial Crime Analyst

Larson Maddox; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox is recruiting a Financial Crime Analyst for its New York team. The role focuses on reviewing account activity, conducting investigations, and supporting AML, fraud prevention, and risk initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in financial services, experience in AML/fraud, and strong analytical and communication skills. FinTech/regulated environment exposure is a plus; on-site role in New York.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience within financial services.
• Experience in AML, fraud, financial crime, investigations, or transaction monitoring.
• Familiarity with investigative casework and alert review.
• Understanding of AML and financial crime regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate investigative findings clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Review account, transaction, and payment activity for potential financial crime concerns.
• Conduct investigations and research across customer activity.
• Analyze unusual activity and determine appropriate next steps.
• Maintain clear and accurate case documentation.
• Support the firm's AML, fraud prevention, and financial crime programs.
• Identify trends and potential areas of risk.
• Contribute to enhancements across internal controls and investigative processes.
• Partner with colleagues across Compliance, Operations, Risk, and the broader business.

Skills

AML

Fraud

Investigations

Financial crime compliance

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

My client is a growing FinTech company looking to add a Financial Crime Analyst to its New York team.

This opportunity is well suited for someone with experience in AML, fraud, investigations, or financial crime compliance who is looking to expand their responsibilities and gain broader exposure across a growing business. You'll work on investigations and day-to-day financial crime matters while partnering with teams across the organization on AML, fraud prevention, and risk-related initiatives.

It's a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys investigative work and wants to continue building their career within financial crime and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review account, transaction, and payment activity for potential financial crime concerns
• Conduct investigations and research across customer activity
• Analyze unusual activity and determine appropriate next steps
• Maintain clear and accurate case documentation
• Support the firm's AML, fraud prevention, and financial crime programs
• Identify trends and potential areas of risk
• Contribute to enhancements across internal controls and investigative processes
• Partner with colleagues across Compliance, Operations, Risk, and the broader business

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience within financial services
• Experience in AML, fraud, financial crime, investigations, or transaction monitoring
• Familiarity with investigative casework and alert review
• Understanding of AML and financial crime regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate investigative findings clearly
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgment
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience

Preferred Background

• Experience within FinTech, banking, payments, brokerage, digital assets, or another regulated financial services environment
• Exposure to KYC/CDD, sanctions screening, fraud prevention, or transaction monitoring
• Experience handling investigations from initial review through resolution