Financial Crimes Analyst I: Investigations & Compliance

Fifth Third Bank, N.A.; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank, N.A. in the United States seeks a Financial Crimes Analyst I to investigate, monitor and report on cases involving potential threats to the bank, ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role supports first-line defenses, escalates suspicious activity and prepares targeted reports for supervisory review. Requirements include 1–3 years in compliance or investigative work, an Associate degree or equivalent experience, and strong analytical, communication and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• One to three years of specialist experience in compliance, investigative work, or a related field.
• Associates Degree or commensurate work experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Suspicious activity in regard to financial institutions, money laundering trends, terrorist financing indicators, the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering efforts, USA PATRIOT Act, Fraud and OFAC.
• Thorough understanding of federal and state laws and regulations pertinent to the position.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with the Ability to multi-task detailed items and follow-up as needed.
• Proactive in identifying potential concerns and following-up to Resolve such issues.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to make decisions or know when to elevate matters to management.
• Ability to collaborate with others, initiate action, adapt to change and accept challenging assignments.
• Ability to Communicate with management
• Ability to work independenty and meet deadlines
• Ability to Provide consulting, Training and coaching Support to employees.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Reviews and Analyzes system activity and generated alerts in accordance with Financial Crimes Compliance expectations.
• Ability to analyze Financial Crimes and Fraud related triggers related to risk activity.
• Appropriatly escalates matters associated with Financial Crimes and Fraud activity that warrantes engagement from supervisory staff.
• Prepares Reports and recommends appropriate follow-up.
• Provides Financial Crimes related Support and Works with the first line of defense for the bank.
• May provide customer support to internal and external customers.
• Works with various business units to Understand the Frinancial Crimes and Fraud alerted activity and to ensure compliance with laws.
• Possesses working knowledge of industry trends.
• Ability to complete assigned work in a timely and accurate manner.
• May assist the supervisor with special projects, including system-related work, special investigations, or due diligence
• Handles advanced level alerts.
• Identifies and escalates alerts as necessary.
• May be responsible for process improvement.
• Incorporates risk management into their daily practices.
• Works independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external customers on Financial Crimes related matters
• Performs other duties as required

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fifth Third Bank, N.A. in the United States seeks a Financial Crimes Analyst I to investigate, monitor and report on cases involving potential threats to the bank, ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role supports first-line defenses, escalates suspicious activity and prepares targeted reports for supervisory review. Requirements include 1–3 years in compliance or investigative work, an Associate degree or equivalent experience, and strong analytical, communication and multitasking abilities.