Financial Crime Investigator
BinanceSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Manager - Financial Crime Intelligence Unit at Checkout.com
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
Requirements
- Based in Atlanta (role located in Atlanta office)
- Experience leading financial crime intelligence or investigations (implied for managing complex cases in money laundering, terrorist financing, OFAC sanctions, proliferation financing)
- Knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), and regulatory reporting
- Expertise in intelligence cycle management (collection, analysis, dissemination)
- Proficiency in data-driven techniques, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and threat analysis
- Ability to collaborate with data analytics, product teams, and stakeholders
- Understanding of evolving financial crime typologies, actor tactics, and geopolitical risks in US payments industry
- Leadership and mentoring skills for managing a team of analysts
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the strategic direction for the Financial Crime Intelligence Unit (FCIU) in Atlanta, establishing it as a center of excellence for complex investigations and proactive threat intelligence
- Serve as a key partner to the BSA Officer, providing critical insights and comprehensive investigative reports to support SAR decisions and responses to regulatory inquiries
- Oversee and directly manage complex, high-priority investigations into sophisticated financial crime activities, including money laundering, terrorist financing, potential OFAC sanctions violations, and proliferation financing, ensuring thorough and timely resolution
- Take ownership of the end-to-end investigation process for escalated cases, including evidence gathering, detailed analysis, and documentation of findings for regulatory and internal purposes
- Develop a proactive threat analysis capability to identify emerging financial crime typologies and vulnerabilities across the platform, utilising data-driven techniques and OSINT
- Produce high-impact intelligence reports and strategic briefings for senior leadership and the BSA Officer, translating complex findings into clear, actionable recommendations
- Collaborate with data analytics and product teams to refine detection rules, improve risk models, and enhance monitoring systems based on investigative outcomes and intelligence findings
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of evolving financial crime typologies, actor tactics, and geopolitical risks relevant to the US payments industry
- Mentor and manage a team of financial crime intelligence analysts, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high-quality output and operational excellence
Skills
Financial Crime Investigation
BSA Compliance
Risk Assessment
Intelligence Analysis
Team Leadership
Regulatory Reporting
AML
Fraud Detection
Checkout.com
High-performance payments platform for enterprises
About Checkout.com
Checkout.com provides a payments platform that helps businesses process payments, send payouts, and manage card programs. The platform is designed for large enterprises and growing businesses, allowing them to handle high volumes of transactions quickly and reliably. It integrates with clients' existing systems and offers a range of payment services, generating revenue through transaction fees and subscriptions. Unlike many competitors, Checkout.com focuses on providing a comprehensive, cloud-based solution that supports the financial operations of its clients across the globe. The goal of Checkout.com is to streamline payment processes and enhance the payment experience for both businesses and their customers.
London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$1,780.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees