Investigations Analyst, Suspicious Activity Reports - X Payments

X Payments is seeking an experienced BSA/AML Investigator to help detect, prevent, and report financial crimes. As part of the Legal & Compliance Team, you will help maintain an effective BSA/AML and Sanctions compliance program (“BSA/AML Program”) for X Corp. You will support the 5 pillars of an effective program. 
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Independently investigate and resolve complex alerts and cases from transaction monitoring systems, including in-depth analysis of payment flows and user behaviors.
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Prepare, review, and recommend filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), ensuring high-quality narratives and supporting documentation.
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Assist with KYC and onboarding matters as required.
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Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high-risk users and transactions; perform periodic reviews of customer risk profiles and recommend adjustments to risk ratings.
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Assist in tuning and optimizing transaction monitoring rules and scenarios to reduce false positives while maintaining detection effectiveness.
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Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members on investigation techniques and regulatory requirements.
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Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Product, Risk, Legal) on compliance-related initiatives and new product launches.
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Maintain expertise in evolving BSA/AML/OFAC regulations, FinCEN guidance, and payment industry financial crime trends
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4+ years of hands-on experience in AML, ideally in fintech or banking.
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Familiarity with financial crime risks specific to digital payments, money transmission, wallets, or peer-to-peer platforms is highly desirable.
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Proven experience preparing and filing SARs, including high-quality, well-structured narratives — strongly preferred.
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In-depth knowledge of BSA/AML laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC sanctions, and related requirements.
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Proven familiarity with local, regional, and international regulatory bodies (e.g., FinCEN, FATF, or equivalent), with practical experience navigating their guidelines.
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Demonstrated ability to drive operational changes, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively across global teams and regions.
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Strong analytical mindset with structured problem-solving skills, a sense of urgency, and the capacity to work independently under minimal supervision.
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Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, paired with interpersonal abilities to influence stakeholders at all levels and advance strategic initiatives.
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Quick learner with adaptability to evolving technologies, regulations, and business needs.
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AML-related certifications (e.g., CAMS, CGSS) are preferred but not required.
Annual Base Salary 
$125,000 - $150,000 USD
 

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