Financial Intelligence Analyst

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.

Role Summary

As a Financial Intelligence Analyst, you will investigate account activity to identify and mitigate fraud and suspicious behavior. You’ll play a key role in protecting the bank and its customers by analyzing data, identifying trends, and supporting regulatory compliance. This role offers strong exposure to financial crime investigations and opportunities to grow your expertise.

Key Accountabilities

• Investigate system-generated alerts, referrals, and account activity to identify suspicious behavior

• Analyze customer and transaction data to detect irregular patterns and potential financial crimes

• Document findings clearly in case management systems, including detailed narratives and SAR filings when required

• Exercise sound judgment to escalate or refer high-risk accounts in accordance with procedures

• Partner with internal teams and serve as a resource on fraud and suspicious activity inquiries

• Ensure compliance with BSA/AML regulations and internal policies through accurate reporting

• Monitor trends and support reporting, metrics, and research to enhance detection strategies

• Continuously build expertise through training, tools, and industry best practices

Education & Experience

Required:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 1+ years of experience in risk, compliance, audit, banking, business, or a related field

Preferred:

• 2+ years of experience in risk, compliance, audit, banking, business, or a related field

• CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) certification

• CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) certification

Why You’ll Love Working Here
You’ll join a collaborative team focused on learning, growth, and making a meaningful impact in financial crime prevention. We invest in your development through training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities. Your work will directly contribute to protecting customers and strengthening our communities. 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. 

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest. Join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn and X. 

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.

$46,690.00 - $80,040.00 per year