Financial Crimes Investigator

Fifth Third; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati seeks a Financial Crimes Specialist to investigate and report on potential threats, ensuring compliance with BSA/AML rules. You will analyze alerts, escalate when needed, and prepare clear reports for risk oversight.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely follow-up, and collaboration across business lines to deter financial crime. Base pay ranges from $45,100 to $85,600 per year, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within a values‑driven, inclusive

Qualifications

• One to two 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
• Knowledge of Suspicious activity, Bank Secrecy Act, AML, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC.
• Understanding of federal and state laws and regulations relevant to the role.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and follow up.
• Proactive in identifying concerns and following up to resolve issues.
• Excellent teamwork and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to decide when to escalate and to collaborate with management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes system activity and alerts per Financial Crimes Compliance expectations.
• Analyze Financial Crimes and Fraud related triggers.
• Escalates matters to supervisory staff when warranted.
• Prepares reports and recommends follow-up actions.
• Provides support and works with other Lines of business.
• Works with various units to understand alerted activity and ensure compliance.
• Keeps abreast of industry trends in financial crime.
• Completes assigned work timely and accurately.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers on related matters.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Strong communication

MS Office

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati seeks a Financial Crimes Specialist to investigate and report on potential threats, ensuring compliance with BSA/AML rules. You will analyze alerts, escalate when needed, and prepare clear reports for risk oversight.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely follow-up, and collaboration across business lines to deter financial crime. Base pay ranges from $45,100 to $85,600 per year, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within a values‑driven, inclusive