Financial Intelligence Unit Analyst

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🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $125.8k - $144.4k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🚨 AML and Financial Crime

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Wealthfront

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2011

💸 Finance

💳 Fintech

☁️ SaaS

💰 $69.7M Convertible Note on 2022-09

Finance • Fintech • SaaS

Wealthfront is a financial technology company specializing in automated investment services and financial planning tools. It offers a range of services including automated bond ladders, cash management with a competitive annual percentage yield, and comprehensive long-term investment strategies utilizing diversified index funds. Wealthfront's platform is recognized for its ease of use and efficient automation in managing savings, investments, and retirement funds. The company's offerings include FDIC-insured cash accounts, advisory services, tax-loss harvesting, and personalized investment portfolios. Wealthfront aims to help individuals grow their wealth through accessible, low-cost financial solutions tailored to individual risk preferences and financial goals.

📋 Description

• Conduct in-depth investigations involving 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 inform stakeholder decision-making • Identify unusual financial activity indicative of money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud • Analyze account and transaction activity to identify and expand existing Fraud and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) typologies • Support and enhance suspicious activity detection, transaction monitoring, and reporting programs, including related controls, policies, and procedures • Work closely with the Legal and Compliance division and collaborate with Fraud Operations, Product Support, and Engineering

🎯 Requirements

• BA/BS degree • 2–4 years of direct or relevant experience conducting AML, Sanctions, or Follow-the-Money analysis and/or investigations • Deep practical understanding of money laundering typologies and related red flags • Ability to independently conduct investigations, file SARs, and manage a large caseload with minimal guidance • Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with ability to 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 • Willingness to obtain applicable registrations and/or licenses as necessary • CAMS certification preferred • Certified Fraud Examiner certification preferred • Experience or general understanding of investment advisory and banking preferred • Experience with investigations related to subpoenas and requests under Sections 314(a) and 314(b) of the USA PATRIOT Act preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical insurance • Vision insurance • Dental insurance • 401K plan • Generous time off • Parental leave • Wellness reimbursements • Professional development • Employee investing discount • Equity • Discretionary bonus