Financial Intelligence Unit Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Perform comprehensive investigations involving transactional activities, internal KYC documentation, and open-source research, while filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with regulatory obligations.

• Keep precise metrics for Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) investigations and SAR submissions to guide stakeholder decision-making.

• Detect atypical financial activities that suggest money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraudulent actions.

• Examine account and transaction activities to identify and enhance existing typologies related to Fraud and Anti-Money Laundering (AML).

• Assist in strengthening suspicious activity detection, transaction monitoring, and reporting initiatives, along with associated controls, policies, and procedures.

• Collaborate closely with the Legal and Compliance divisions and work in conjunction with Fraud Operations, Product Support, and Engineering teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• BA/BS degree.

• 2–4 years of direct or relevant experience in conducting AML, Sanctions, or Follow-the-Money analysis and/or investigations.

• Profound practical knowledge of money laundering typologies and corresponding red flags.

• Capability to independently carry out investigations, submit SARs, and manage a substantial caseload with minimal oversight.

• Exceptional analytical and organizational abilities, with a strong capacity to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Experience in leading cross-functional projects, including collaboration with engineering teams.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, encompassing formal writing and presentations to senior leadership.

• Willingness to obtain necessary registrations and/or licenses as needed.

• CAMS certification is preferred.

• Certified Fraud Examiner certification is preferred.

• Experience or general knowledge of investment advisory and banking is preferred.

• Experience with investigations related to subpoenas and requests under Sections 314(a) and 314(b) of the USA PATRIOT Act is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• 401K plan.

• Generous time off.

• Parental leave.

• Wellness reimbursements.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Employee investing discount.

• Equity options.

• Discretionary bonus.