Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Wealthfront is a financial technology company that builds digital financial products to help people grow and manage their money. The Financial Intelligence Unit Analyst will conduct AML investigations, file Suspicious Activity Reports, identify money laundering and fraud indicators, maintain investigation metrics, and support enhancements to suspicious activity detection, transaction monitoring, and reporting programs.
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth investigations that include thorough reviews of transactional activity, internal KYC records, and open source research and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with regulatory reporting requirements
- Maintain accurate metrics for FIU investigations and SAR filings to ensure stakeholders are well-informed in decision-making processes
- Leverage expertise to identify unusual financial activity indicative of money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud
- Conduct deep-dives into account and transaction activity to identify and expand upon existing Fraud and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) typologies
- Support the Company’s suspicious activity detection, transaction monitoring, and reporting programs and drive enhancements to the program, including updates to related controls and accompanying policies and procedures
Skills
- Deep, wide, and practical understanding of money laundering typologies and related red flags
- Adept at independently conducting investigations, filing SARs, and managing a large caseload with minimal guidance
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills, able to set and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience leading cross-functional projects, including collaboration with engineering teams
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including formal writing and presenting to senior leadership
- BA/BS degree
- 2 - 4 years direct or relevant experience conducting Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions or Follow-the-Money related analysis and/or investigations
- Willingness to obtain applicable registrations and/or licenses as necessary
- CAMS certification
- Certified Fraud Examiner certification
- Experience with or general understanding of broader financial services including investment advisory and banking
- Experience conducting investigations related to subpoenas and requests under Section 314(a) and 314(b) of the USA PATRIOT Act
Benefits
- Equity
- A discretionary bonus
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- 401K plan
- Generous time off
- Parental leave
- Wellness reimbursements
- Professional development
- Employee investing discount
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