Sr. Financial Analyst

Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to join a long-term contract opportunity based in Denver, Colorado. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate who brings strong analytical judgment, experience working in compliance-focused financial environments, and the ability to evaluate complex casework with precision. The role centers on reviewing investigative outputs, identifying risk indicators, and helping ensure documentation and decisions meet quality, audit, and regulatory expectations. This position requires strong analytical judgment, a solid understanding of BSA/AML regulations, and the ability to clearly document findings in a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth quality reviews of alerts, investigations, and supporting case records to confirm accuracy, completeness, and alignment with policy and regulatory standards.

• Examine transaction activity, customer behavior, evidence, and written findings to determine whether investigative conclusions are well supported.

• Detect documentation weaknesses, inconsistencies, or missed risk indicators and recommend clear corrective actions to strengthen case quality.

• Assess unusual or potentially suspicious patterns and advise when matters should be elevated for deeper investigation or enhanced review.

• Evaluate whether identified activity supports escalation or reporting recommendations, including cases that may require Suspicious Activity Report consideration.

• Produce and review clear, defensible notes and case summaries that satisfy internal compliance, audit, and oversight expectations.

• Collaborate with investigators and compliance partners to deliver feedback, improve review consistency, and raise the overall standard of investigative work.

• Analyze trends, recurring errors, and exception patterns to support ongoing quality assurance efforts and process improvement initiatives.

• Use Excel and related analytical tools to interpret data, identify anomalies, and reinforce investigative assessments with fact-based analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is required.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience, including exposure to financial analysis, compliance, risk, or financial crimes review activities.
• Working knowledge of anti-money laundering, Bank Secrecy Act, and suspicious activity reporting requirements.
• Experience reviewing alerts, investigations, or case files within a regulated financial services or compliance environment is preferred.
• Strong capability in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with data sets, identify trends, and isolate anomalies.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and sound decision-making skills when evaluating complex information and risk factors.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to prepare concise, accurate, and well-supported documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced setting.