Financial Crimes Analyst; Temporary

Where it all began…

In 1951 SF Fire Credit Union first opened its doors from a modest 10′ × 15′ office space in 17 Engine. It was from those humble beginnings—where everyone pitched in to help one another in their community—that the organization forged its way of business forever. Today, the San Francisco-based credit union has grown to $1.7B in assets and a membership that extends from the regional firefighters we trace our roots back to throughout our many neighbors in San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin Counties.

Our members benefit from the ideas and principles that have shaped us:
Shared trust, continuous innovation of products and services, competitive rates, and excellent member service. These qualities foster a true sense of member-ownership and strengthen the credit union’s bond with the people for whom this credit union was created.

There are a few things we look for those we hire at SF Fire Credit Union, regardless of role or team. First, do they align with our values? Be Personal – Walk the Member/Employee Path. Be a Leader – Empower, Collaborate, Own. Be Outside the Box – Innovate, Educate, Engage. Be Real – Integrity and Transparency Matter. Be the Connection – Serve our Community.

Second, will they thrive in a culture like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and desire to innovate? Finally, do they share our vision to help empower members to accomplish their dreams and build lasting financial security in whatever way is most relevant to their role.

Most days it feels more like going to work with a big family. Whether it’s a pot luck lunch, baking birthday cakes for colleagues in the kitchen, or after-hours get together, we’re here to do a great job and have a good time while doing it! We value a good sense of humor, are motivated by a higher purpose, and always bring an in-this-together attitude.

While we’re driven to do great work, we also value real work/life balance.

The Financial Crimes Analyst (Triage Focus) is a contract role responsible for the timely review, assessment, and routing of fraud and BSA/AML-related alerts and internal referrals. This position plays a critical role in reducing backlog, improving cycle times, and ensuring high-risk activity is escalated appropriately. The analyst will conduct initial risk assessments, disposition alerts, and support basic investigative tasks as needed.

• Triage all internal fraud and BSA/AML referrals submitted through the Credit Union’s CRM system.
• Review, analyze, and disposition system-generated alerts in Verafin.
• Perform initial risk assessments to determine potential suspicious activity, fraud exposure, or compliance risk.
• Appropriately route cases to Fraud Investigations, BSA/AML Investigations, or other business units based on established procedures.
• Document findings clearly and thoroughly in case management systems.
• Reduce alert and referral backlog while maintaining quality and regulatory compliance standards.
• Assist with low-to-moderate‑complexity investigations, including basic transaction analysis and member activity reviews.
• Escalate high‑risk or time‑sensitive matters to management promptly.
• Adhere to all applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and service level agreements (SLAs).

• 2+ years of experience in fraud detection, BSA/AML compliance, financial crimes, or risk management within a financial institution (credit union experience preferred).
• Experience working with alert monitoring systems such as Verafin or similar platforms.
• Understanding of BSA/AML regulations, suspicious activity monitoring, and fraud typologies.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to make sound risk‑based decisions with limited information.
• Excellent written documentation skills.
• Ability to manage high volumes of alerts and referrals efficiently.
• Proficiency in CRM and case management systems.

Note:

This job description is non-contractual, or an exhaustive list and it may be added to or changed to from time to time.

This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are…