Financial Intelligence Analyst - BSA

About the role

Associated Bank is looking for a Financial Intelligence Analyst (BSA) to help protect its customers and the bank from fraud and suspicious activity. The analyst investigates alerts and customer activity, analyzes transaction data and makes decisions that affect the bank's risk exposure, within a culture of ethical risk.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate system-generated alerts, internal referrals and customer activity to identify irregular or suspicious behavior.
• Analyze customer and transaction data using various systems and databases to assess potential risk.
• Document findings in case management systems, including detailed narratives and, when appropriate, file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to address fraud or compliance concerns and share investigative insights.
• Monitor and report customer and account information, identifying trends and patterns to support proactive risk management.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of BSA/AML regulations and industry best practices through training and professional development.
• Assist with departmental initiatives such as data analysis, testing, reporting and threshold tuning to strengthen fraud detection.

Required profile

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in Risk, Compliance, Audit, Banking, Business or Law Enforcement.
• 1+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, audit, banking or related fields.
• Preferred: 2+ years of experience in risk, compliance or fraud investigations.
• CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) certification preferred.

What we offer

• Professional development, mentorship and a culture of teamwork and respect.
• Retirement savings through 401(k) and pension plans, and paid time off to volunteer.
• Diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups and competitive salaries with advancement opportunities.
• Bonus benefits including well-being programs, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.