Analyst, Financial Intelligence Unit

About the Role

Community Federal Savings Bank (CFSB) is seeking an FIU Analyst to join our Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in the Compliance department. This role is responsible for performing financial intelligence reviews involving potentially unusual or suspicious activity across the Bank’s products, customers, and partner programs.

The role is fully remote in 24 select states or hybrid for those located in the NYC Metro area.

Key Responsibilities

• Review assigned transaction monitoring alerts, internal or external referrals, and other FIU work items in accordance with established procedures and timelines.
• Review transactional activity, customer profiles, account history, prior investigations and filings, and relevant internal and external research to identify potential financial crime risk indicators and unusual patterns.
• Prepare clear, complete, and accurate review documentation and case narratives that summarize activity reviewed, research performed, findings, and rationale.
• Recommend alert or case dispositions based on available information and established guidance and promptly escalate potential suspicious activity or other matters requiring additional review.
• Manage assigned work items and priorities to meet review deadlines and quality expectations.
• Collaborate with FIU colleagues and seek guidance from experienced investigators or FIU leadership when questions or complex matters arise.
• Identify and communicate observed trends, recurring issues, and potential process concerns to FIU management.
• Develop knowledge of AML/BSA regulatory requirements, financial crime risks, enforcement trends, and relevant typologies through training and practical experience.
• Assist with special projects and other FIU priorities, as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability and willingness to learn and apply AML/BSA requirements, financial crime concepts, suspicious activity monitoring processes, and SAR requirements through training and practical experience.
• Ability to review transactional and customer information, recognize relevant risk indicators or unusual patterns, and document findings clearly.
• Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, and ability to manage a deadline-driven workload while following established procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or related software.
• Familiarity with transaction monitoring or case management systems is a plus.
• Analytical, organizational, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to summarize research and findings in a concise, organized manner.
• Ability to follow procedures, work collaboratively, manage assigned tasks, and seek guidance when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related field; or equivalent education and work experience.
• Entry-level position; prior professional experience in financial crimes compliance or investigations is not required.
• No prior AML/BSA, financial crime, transaction monitoring, or investigative experience is required; role-specific knowledge will be provided through training.
• Interest in learning about banking operations, payment services, fintech partnerships, and the broader financial services ecosystem.
• Interest in pursuing a relevant professional certification, such as CAMS or CFE, is a plus but not required.
• Interest in developing knowledge of financial services industry risks, fraud and money laundering typologies, applicable regulations, fintech partnerships, and payment systems.
• Relevant internship, coursework, or experience in banking, payments, fraud, compliance, investigations, data analysis, or research is preferred.