bout the Role We are seeking a Transaction Monitoring Analyst to serve as a temporary member of our client's AML Transaction Monitoring team. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in nti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, suspicious activity monitoring and fraud detection. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, transaction monitoring and fraud detection alerts for unusual or potentially suspicious activity, and escalating cases that may present fraud, money laundering, or other financial crime-related concerns. This position will play a critical role in protecting the integrity of our client's financial systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and contributing to a culture of risk awareness and proactive fraud prevention. Key Responsibilities Transaction Monitoring & Case Management
- Review transaction monitoring alerts generated by surveillance systems to identify potentially suspicious activity.
- Conduct detailed analysis of customer profiles, behaviors, and transactions to detect fraud, AML, or sanctions-related risks.
- Document findings clearly, escalating cases for further investigation when warranted.
- Prepare and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs/SARs) in accordance with regulatory obligations.
Fraud Risk Analysis
- Identify patterns, typologies, and emerging fraud schemes across various payment channels (ACH, wire, card, crypto, etc.).
- Collaborate with Fraud Risk and Compliance teams to refine monitoring scenarios and thresholds.
- Recommend process enhancements and control improvements to minimize false positives and strengthen detection capability.
Quality, Collaboration & Reporting
- Ensure all alerts, investigations, and escalations meet quality standards and comply with documentation requirements.
- Partner with investigators, compliance officers, and data analytics teams to enhance investigative outcomes.
- Provide insights on fraud trends and contribute to management reports and dashboards.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor's degree required (concentration in Finance, Accounting, Criminology, Risk Management, or related field preferred ) .
- Experience:
- 3-5 years of experience in transaction monitoring, fraud risk management, or financial crime investigations, ideally within banking, fintech, or consulting/advisory firms.
- Familiarity with digital asset / crypto transactions preferred
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency with transaction monitoring systems (Actimize, SAS AML, FIS, Oracle Mantas, or similar).
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills; ability to work with large datasets and spot anomalies.
- Knowledge:
- Familiarity with AML regulations (PCMLTFA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC sanctions, FATF guidance).
- Understanding of fraud detection techniques (account takeover, first-party fraud, mule accounts, social engineering schemes).
- Certifications (preferred): CAMS, CFE, CFCS, or similar fraud/AML credential.
Desired Attributes
- Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills; comfortable working with ambiguity.
- Strong written communication skills - able to document findings clearly for audit/regulatory review.
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and accountability.
- Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, investigative environment.
- Proactive mindset - able to suggest process improvements and contribute to risk mitigation strategy.
Position will be 100% remote so candidates can be located anywhere in the US so long as they can support EST working hours. There is the potential that this could turn permanent with the end client as they are looking to build out a team of TMAs. bout the Role We are seeking a Transaction Monitoring Analyst to serve as a temporary member of our client's AML Transaction Monitoring team. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in nti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, suspicious activity monitoring and fraud detection. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, transaction monitoring and fraud detection alerts for unusual or potentially suspicious activity, and escalating cases that may present fraud, money laundering, or other financial crime-related concerns. This position will play a critical role in protecting the integrity of our client's financial systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and contributing to a culture of risk awareness and proactive fraud prevention. Key Responsibilities Transaction Monitoring & Case Management
- Review transaction monitoring alerts generated by surveillance systems to identify potentially suspicious activity.
- Conduct detailed analysis of customer profiles, behaviors, and transactions to detect fraud, AML, or sanctions-related risks.
- Document findings clearly, escalating cases for further investigation when warranted.
- Prepare and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs/SARs) in accordance with regulatory obligations.
Fraud Risk Analysis
- Identify patterns, typologies, and emerging fraud schemes across various payment channels (ACH, wire, card, crypto, etc.).
- Collaborate with Fraud Risk and Compliance teams to refine monitoring scenarios and thresholds.
- Recommend process enhancements and control improvements to minimize false positives and strengthen detection capability.
Quality, Collaboration & Reporting
- Ensure all alerts, investigations, and escalations meet quality standards and comply with documentation requirements.
- Partner with investigators, compliance officers, and data analytics teams to enhance investigative outcomes.
- Provide insights on fraud trends and contribute to management reports and dashboards.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor's degree required (concentration in Finance, Accounting, Criminology, Risk Management, or related field preferred ) .
- Experience:
- 3-5 years of experience in transaction monitoring, fraud risk management, or financial crime investigations, ideally within banking, fintech, or consulting/advisory firms.
- Familiarity with digital asset / crypto transactions preferred
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency with transaction monitoring systems (Actimize, SAS AML, FIS, Oracle Mantas, or similar).
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills; ability to work with large datasets and spot anomalies.
- Knowledge:
- Familiarity with AML regulations (PCMLTFA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC sanctions, FATF guidance).
- Understanding of fraud detection techniques (account takeover, first-party fraud, mule accounts, social engineering schemes).
- Certifications (preferred): CAMS, CFE, CFCS, or similar fraud/AML credential.
Desired Attributes
- Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills; comfortable working with ambiguity.
- Strong written communication skills - able to document findings clearly for audit/regulatory review.
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and accountability.
- Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, investigative environment.
- Proactive mindset - able to suggest process improvements and contribute to risk mitigation strategy.
Position will be 100% remote so candidates can be located anywhere in the US so long as they can support EST working hours. There is the potential that this could turn permanent with the end client as they are looking to build out a team of TMAs. [] Shift: [] Metasys Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability status.