Anti- Laundering Investigator

Job Title:
Investigator I (Compliance Analyst III)

Location:
Salt Lake City, UT (Hybrid, 3 Days Onsite)

Pay Rate: $42/hr

As an Investigator I within the FIU – CaaS team, you will support the detection, review, and reporting of potential financial crime across various supported entities and payment models. This is an entry-level investigative role designed to develop strong AML and financial crime investigation fundamentals. You will review customer and transaction activity, gather supporting data, and assist in preparing regulatory reports under guidance, while contributing to the scaling and effectiveness of a new investigation framework.

• Conduct assigned investigations involving routine or lower-risk activity in line with FIU policies and CaaS workflows.
• Analyze customer behavior and transactional data to identify suspicious activity patterns and emerging financial crime typologies.
• Collect, review, and organize supporting documentation such as KYC records, payment activity, account history, and internal or open-source research.
• Assist in drafting investigative summaries and regulatory reports, including Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Maintain accurate and well-organized case documentation while meeting productivity, SLA, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and supported entities to obtain necessary information and clearly document investigative findings.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying new typologies, workflow gaps, and data issues to enhance investigative playbooks and controls.
• Stay updated on AML/BSA fundamentals, financial crime risks, and payments-related compliance through ongoing training and mentorship.

• 1–2 years of experience in AML, financial crime investigations, or compliance preferred (experience in payments, fintech, eCommerce, or marketplace environments is a plus).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Basic understanding of BSA/AML regulations and investigative methodologies, with the ability to follow policies and procedures consistently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to quickly learn SQL, case management tools, and new data platforms.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and time management; comfortable working in a queue-driven environment with service-level targets.
• Eagerness to learn, receptive to feedback, and adaptable to evolving risks, products, and investigative approaches.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize multiple data sources into clear, logical conclusions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear case notes and investigative summaries.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.