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Role Summary
As a Financial Intelligence Analyst, you will help protect Associated Bank and its customers by identifying, investigating, and escalating potentially suspicious activity. You will analyze customer and transaction data, support regulatory compliance efforts, and contribute to the bank’s risk management strategy. This role offers opportunities to build expertise in financial crimes, investigations, compliance, and fraud prevention.
Please Note: We are hiring for multiple shifts
Mon - Fri 1st shift
Tues - Sat 1st shift
Mon - Fri 2nd shift
Key Accountabilities
- Investigate system-generated alerts, referrals, and customer activity to identify potential financial crimes risks.
- Analyze customer and transaction data to detect unusual activity, emerging trends, and changes in risk profiles.
- Evaluate suspicious behaviors and make informed decisions on escalation, referral, or resolution actions.
- Document investigative findings and prepare detailed case narratives to support compliance and reporting requirements.
- Complete regulatory reporting activities, including Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) when appropriate.
- Partner with internal teams to support investigations, address inquiries, and resolve complex issues.
- Monitor trends, compile metrics, and assist with reporting, testing, and process improvement initiatives.
- Maintain expertise in financial crimes, anti-money laundering (AML), and regulatory requirements through ongoing learning and development.
Education & Experience
Required
- Associate degree in Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, Banking, Business, Law Enforcement, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, audit, banking, financial services, law enforcement, or a related field.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate findings clearly and maintain detailed documentation.
Preferred
- 2+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, audit, banking, financial services, or a related field.
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification.
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification.
- Experience conducting investigations, regulatory reporting, or financial crime analysis.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Associated Bank, you'll be part of a collaborative team focused on protecting customers, managing risk, and supporting regulatory excellence. We invest in your professional growth through training, development opportunities, and exposure to complex investigations and emerging financial crime trends.
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