Financial Intelligence Analyst - Financial Crimes Investigation

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.

Role Summary
The Financial Intelligence Analyst plays a key role in identifying, investigating, and documenting potentially suspicious activity across customer accounts and relationships. This position analyzes transactional and customer data, supports regulatory compliance efforts, and helps protect the organization by identifying financial crime risks and trends. The role also serves as a resource for fraud-related investigations and contributes to reporting, research, and risk mitigation efforts.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct investigations using reports, databases, system applications, and other available resources to identify unusual or suspicious activity.
• Analyze customer and transactional data to detect irregular activity, changes in customer behavior, and potential financial crime risks.
• Apply sound judgment to identify, evaluate, and document suspicious activity patterns, escalating concerns when appropriate.
• Prepare detailed case documentation and comprehensive investigative narratives within a centralized case management system.
• Complete regulatory reporting requirements, including Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) when necessary.
• Support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and investigative procedures.
• Monitor and interpret customer and account information, identify trends, and assist with research and reporting activities.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives including metrics development, testing, reporting, threshold analysis, and system tuning efforts.

Education & Experience

Required

• Associate’s degree in Risk, Compliance, Audit, Banking, Business, Law Enforcement, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ years of experience in risk, compliance, audit, banking, business, or a related field.

Preferred

• 2+ years of experience in risk, compliance, audit, banking, business, or a related field.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Join a team dedicated to protecting customers, supporting regulatory compliance, and managing financial crime risk. You'll have opportunities to deepen your investigative expertise, work with a variety of analytical tools, and contribute to meaningful risk management initiatives.

Apply today to make an impact.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life. 

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans. 
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community. 
• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups. 
• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities. 
• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.  
• Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits. 

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Artificial Intelligence Statement

To support our recruiting process, we may use artificial intelligence ("AI") or automated technologies to collect, organize, sort, and analyze information submitted by applicants. These tools may assist our Talent Acquisition professionals in identifying applicants who appear to satisfy the minimum qualifications for a position.

AI is not used to make employment decisions on behalf of Associated Bank. No applicant will be selected or rejected solely based on the output of an AI tool. Hiring decisions are made by Associated Bank personnel who review applicant information and exercise independent judgment in accordance with applicable law and company policies.

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact leavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.com if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.

Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.

The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.

For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.

$46,690.00 - $80,040.00 per year