[Remote] Senior Risk Investigator - Ongoing Due Diligence at Mercury

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in KYC, Risk Investigations, AML, or Sanctions, with at least 2 years of experience in program or process development. A strong understanding of regulated financial services environments and experience with KYC verification software are required. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter, comfortable in high-risk settings with minimal supervision, accountable for accuracy and quality control, and possesses a passion for problem-solving and efficiency. Curiosity about the US banking system, startups, and e-commerce companies is also desired.

Responsibilities

The Senior Risk Investigator will oversee Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) activities, enhance existing queues for BPO readiness, and develop new KYC/EDD controls for product launches. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve the KYC program through automation and technology, contributing to QC/QA process development, and drafting desktop procedures. The role also involves assisting in metric dashboard creation, conducting KYC refreshes, performing KYC/EDD reviews, responding to RFI requests, minimizing sanctions exposure and reputational risk, and proposing rule changes to reduce false positives.

Skills

KYC

EDD

Due Diligence

Risk Management

Quality Control

Quality Assurance

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Automation

Customer Risk Rating

Third-Party Verification

Sanctions Screening

RFI Management

Mercury

Banking services for startups and founders

About Mercury

Mercury provides banking services specifically designed for startups, regardless of their size or stage of development. Their offerings include free checking and savings accounts, debit and credit cards, and options for domestic and international wire transfers, as well as treasury and venture debt services. The platform is user-friendly, allowing founders to manage their finances with ease. What sets Mercury apart from traditional banks is its focus on the startup community, offering programs that connect founders with valuable resources and advice to help them succeed. The goal of Mercury is to empower startups by providing them with the financial tools and support they need to grow and thrive.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$146.8MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees