Financial Analyst - Entry Level

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst - Entry Level to support financial crime review activities within a leading Financial Services environment in Washington, District of Columbia. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is analytical, organized, and comfortable working with large volumes of transactional information while applying sound judgment. The role focuses on reviewing account activity, identifying irregular patterns, and preparing clear case documentation to support compliance-related decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Review alerts produced by transaction monitoring tools and evaluate account activity for patterns that may indicate unusual or suspicious behavior.
• Examine customer transaction history against anticipated activity levels and identify discrepancies that require additional research.
• Perform follow-up analysis on escalated or flagged items to determine whether activity is reasonable and properly supported.
• Prepare accurate, well-organized summaries of investigative findings for internal compliance review and, when necessary, external regulatory review.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather documentation and background information needed for customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence reviews.
• Apply current regulatory guidance and internal compliance standards consistently in daily investigative work.
• Take part in ongoing learning sessions to remain informed about evolving compliance expectations, industry practices, and regulatory updates.
• Collaborate with technical teams to improve the effectiveness and accuracy of transaction monitoring processes and related controls. Requirements
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and working with structured datasets.
• Familiarity with accounting systems, banking platforms, or other financial software used to review and manage transactional data.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to assess information, identify exceptions, and make sound decisions based on available evidence.
• Ability to perform accurate data entry in high-volume environments with close attention to numeric detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to document findings clearly, concisely, and professionally.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining accuracy in a deadline-driven setting.

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