Overview
Financial Crime Analyst – Entry Level Jobs in Phoenix, AZ at Kforce Inc
Title: Financial Crime Analyst – Entry Level
Company: Kforce Inc
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Responsibilities
Kforce has a client in Phoenix, AZ that is seeking a Financial Crime Analyst for an entry level role – training provided. Summary: Are you a Criminal Justice or Financial Analyst graduate looking to break into the financial services industry? Interested in investigations, compliance, and protecting the financial system from fraud and financial crime? This is your opportunity to get your foot in the door with a large, well-known financial services organization-no prior AML experience required. If you're looking for a stable, in-demand career path within financial services-and want to learn from the ground up-this is an excellent opportunity. Apply now or reach out to learn more about upcoming AML/KYC opportunities and how this role can align with your background and career goals. Why This Role Stands Out:
- Client-provided AML/KYC training
- Ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals
- Exposure to a large, regulated financial institution
- Strong career path in compliance, risk, and financial crimes
- Hands-on investigative and analytical work
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze customer information to support KYC and due diligence requirements
- Assist with transaction monitoring and investigative reviews
- Identify and escalate potential suspicious activity
- Support compliance with AML, BSA, and regulatory standards
- Document findings clearly and accurately in internal systems
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Finance, Financial Analysis, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
- Attention to detail and the ability to follow structured processes
- Interest in compliance, investigations, or financial crime prevention
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- No prior AML/KYC experience required – training is provided
This role is a proven launching point into long-term careers in:
- AML & Financial Crimes Compliance
- Risk & Regulatory Operations
- Investigations & Fraud Prevention
- Compliance Leadership roles over time
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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