SoFi is looking to solve the problem of effectively managing and investigating potential suspicious AML/Fraud activity within their cryptocurrency and traditional finance operations by hiring a Manager, AML Financial Intelligence Unit.
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years in cryptocurrency-related AML transaction monitoring.
- Excellent working knowledge of BSA/AML laws and regulations relative to money laundering and terrorist financing, especially with regard to virtual assets, and the ability to apply this knowledge in assessing transaction activity.
- Comprehensive understanding of each phase of an FIU Investigation (e.g., alerts, case investigation, Suspicious Activity Reports, controls, reporting, etc.).
- Experience with AML transaction monitoring, specifically with regard to cryptocurrency typologies (e.g., mixers, P2P exchanges, decentralized exchanges, Fraud using Cryptoasset ATMs).
- Administering anti-money laundering policies and procedures.
- Experience with conducting transaction monitoring investigations using either Chainalysis or TRM Labs.
- CAMS or similar certification preferred (or willingness to become certified within one year of start date).
Responsibilities
- Manage a team of FIU Investigators to evaluate whether AML/Fraud alerts and cases generated from manual and automated transaction monitoring are risk-relevant and whether a SAR filing is warranted.
- Provide ongoing mentoring, coaching, and counseling to FIU Investigators to drive production and quality.
- Assist with the design, development and execution for the ongoing transaction monitoring and wallet screening programs.
- Work closely with FIU Investigators to identify training needs, performance gaps, project process improvement, and provide recommendations to management.
- Maintain a thorough comprehension of AML and Fraud typologies related to retail banking, brokerage, and virtual currency assets.
- Collaborate with Senior Management related to ongoing projects to further enhance the AML program, especially in regards to AML investigations of virtual currency.
- Drive strategic initiatives while creating robust processes, procedures, and training materials to enhance AML investigations surrounding blockchain and cryptocurrency activity, to further align with SoFi’s compliance standards.
Other
- 6+ years of experience in AML and Fraud Compliance Investigations, with a minimum of 2 years of direct management experience.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and across different business lines.
- Ability to successfully lead and manage direct reports, including training, mentoring, and counseling.
- Demonstrate strong leadership and management skills that build solid working relationships within the organization.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with a focus on quality reviews.
