Financial Crimes Business Analyst (contract)

Title: Financial Crimes Business Analyst Location: 401 S Tryon St Charlotte, NC Duration: 6 months Work Engagement: W2 Work Schedule: 4 days in office/1 day remote Benefits on offer for this contract position: Health Insurance, Life insurance, 401K and Voluntary Benefits Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Business Analyst to support Financial Crimes initiatives through advanced data analysis, user tool development, and clear documentation. This role partners closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, and compliance partners to deliver data-driven insights and scalable solutions in a high‑volume enterprise environment. The ideal candidate is hands-on with complex data, comfortable documenting requirements in Jira, and capable of developing tools that improve reporting, controls, and operational efficiency. Responsibilities: • Provide consultation and participate in complex initiatives within the Financial Crimes function, contributing to strategic planning and execution of key deliverables. • Conduct in-depth analysis of financial crime challenges, evaluating multiple variables to identify effective solutions. • Support issue resolution by leveraging comprehensive knowledge of policies, procedures, and compliance requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational standards. • Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to drive successful outcomes for Financial Crimes projects and initiatives. Qualifications: • Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. • Advanced SQL experience working with large-volume datasets and enterprise Data Warehouses • Strong Jira documentation experience, including writing user stories, requirements, acceptance criteria, and supporting Agile delivery • User tool development experience, including building or enhancing tools used by business or operations teams (e.g., dashboards, reports, automation, or internal applications) • Knowledge of Financial Crimes, including areas such as AML, fraud, sanctions, or transaction monitoring (preferred) • Experience within the financial services industry, particularly in regulated enterprise environments (preferred)