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Financial Crimes Analyst I

Fifth Third Bank · Rosemont, IL · Full time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found something that did not add up in data or records. How did you dig in?

What they are checking: Whether they have real investigative curiosity and follow evidence until the story makes sense.

Tell me about a time you had to explain a complex finding in writing to someone who would make a decision from it.

What they are checking: Whether their written work is clear enough for reviewers, auditors and regulators to rely on.

What would you do

You have a large queue of alerts and most turn out to be false positives. How do you stay sharp on each one?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep quality high on repetitive work, since one missed real case can be costly.

A relationship manager asks you to close an alert quickly because the client is important. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stay independent under business pressure and escalate instead of bending the review.

Part of this role is giving guidance to other specialists on case evaluation. How would you help a newer analyst who keeps closing cases too fast?

What they are checking: Whether they can coach peers on judgment and documentation without simply redoing their work.

About the work

Walk me through how you would work a transaction monitoring alert from the moment it lands in your queue to the decision.

What they are checking: Whether they have a clear, repeatable process for reviewing alerts that would hold up in an exam.

What patterns in account activity would make you suspect structuring, and how would you confirm it?

What they are checking: Whether they know classic money laundering red flags and test them against the facts instead of guessing.

When does a case rise to the level of filing a SAR, and what makes a SAR narrative strong?

What they are checking: Whether they understand reporting thresholds and can write a clear who, what, when, where and why narrative.

How would you tell the difference between fraud against the customer and money laundering through the customer's account?

What they are checking: Whether they can separate fraud triggers from financial crimes risk, since each leads to different actions.

What do you know about the Bank Secrecy Act and why regulators care so much about it?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the regulatory reason behind the work, not just the steps in the system.

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The full job description

As published by Fifth Third Bank.

Make banking a Fifth Third better® We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank. GENERAL FUNCTION: Investigates, monitors and reports on cases involving potential threats to the Bank to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Responsible for filing applicable reports and escalating financial crime related matters when appropriate. Provides guidance to other specialists with respect to training and case evaluation. To analyze, investigate and report on cases involving potential threat to the bank and to ensure that the Bank is in compliance with regulatory requirements. Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Banks risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Reviews and Analyzes system activity and generated alterts 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 BANK SECRECY ACT REQUIREMENTS: Responsible for adhering to the reporting and recordkeeping requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering rules and regulations, observing economic sanctions by prohibiting transactions as specified by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC), following the bank’s customer identification program (CIP) rules, observing all Bank policies and procedures relating to BSA, OFAC, CIP, and related acts, and participation in ongoing related training. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: • 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 escalate 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 WORKING CONDITIONS: • Normal office environment with little exposure to dust, noise, temperature and the like. • Extended viewing of a CRT screen. At Fifth Third Bank, we understand the importance of rewarding our employees for their hard work and dedication, therefore, our Total Rewards offering includes a differentiated compensation package and comprehensive benefits. Benefits: Our benefits programs are designed to support the health, happiness, and financial well-being of our employees and their families. Your benefits will include access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase plan that both offer a generous employer match, flexible paid time off, comprehensive leave programs, and unique benefits to support your overall mental and physical wellness. For additional details, please contact your recruiter. Compensation: The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the US. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance. #LI-GM1 Financial Crimes Analyst I Total Base Pay Range 48,100.00 - 96,200.00 USD Annual At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day. The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance. Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner. LOCATION -- Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 Attention search firms and staffing agencies: do not submit unsolicited resumes for this posting. Fifth Third does not accept resumes from any agency that does not have an active agreement with Fifth Third. Any unsolicited resumes – no matter how they are submitted – will be considered the property of Fifth Third and Fifth Third will not be responsible for any associated fee. Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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