Financial Analyst

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We are looking for an Financial Analyst to support a financial services organization in Philadelphia, PA. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate who can evaluate transactional activity, identify potential financial crime risks, and produce clear investigative documentation. The role works closely with compliance, operations, and related teams to assess alerts, validate customer activity, and support due diligence efforts in a regulated environment.Responsibilities:• Evaluate alerts generated through transaction surveillance tools and assess account activity for indicators of unusual or suspicious behavior.• Analyze customer transactions against expected usage patterns, escalating and researching variances that require deeper review.• Conduct investigations into flagged activity and complete follow-up analysis to determine whether transactions are legitimate and adequately explained.• Create thorough case records, investigative summaries, and supporting documentation for internal stakeholders and potential regulatory needs.• Work with compliance, operations, and partner teams to collect information necessary for customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence reviews.• Apply regulatory expectations, internal policies, and established controls when reviewing activity and recording conclusions.• Participate in training and career development to stay informed on changing compliance obligations, emerging threats, and industry standards.• Coordinate with technology and support teams to strengthen monitoring logic, improve alert effectiveness, and enhance investigative workflows.