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The role:
The Manager, AML Financial Intelligence Unit (“FIU”) will be responsible for overseeing a team of FIU Investigators conducting independent reviews and analysis of potential suspicious AML/Fraud activity. The Manager will be responsible for coaching and training which may include conducting holistic reviews of the FIU Investigator’s work product within the SoFi case management systems for cryptocurrency and traditional finance in support of their investigations and dispositions. The Manager will also conduct regular one-on-ones and will be responsible for reviewing and approving SAR filings as applicable.
What you’ll do:
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. The Manager will ensure alert and case determinations are appropriate, fully supported, and clearly documented.
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.
Assist in developing and maintaining procedures and training materials to guide the AML investigation process.
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.
Provide consultative and value-added support to business partners on compliance policies and procedures.
What you’ll need:
Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university in a related field.
5+ years of experience in AML and Fraud Compliance Investigations, with a minimum of 2 years of direct management experience.
Minimum of 4 years in cryptocurrency-related AML transaction monitoring.
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.
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.).
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with a focus on quality reviews.
Specific skills in:
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.
Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required.
Must be able to multitask, adapt well to changing priorities, and effectively prioritize responsibilities to meet critical deadlines.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, and changing environment; must work well under pressure.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently while managing projects and assignments.
Nice to have:
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).
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What We Do
For over a decade, SoFi has helped transform the Fintech industry by creating financial products and services that help people borrow, save, spend, invest, and protect their money better, so they can achieve financial independence and realize their ambitions. Whether it’s owning a home, saving for retirement, paying off their student loans, or helping our members invest - SoFi is there every step of the way. Want to learn more about how it works? Check it out here: https://www.sofi.com/how-it-works/
Our core values are at the center of how we help our millions of members get their money right. They are our guiding principles for how we think about serving our members, building our company, and most importantly, how we work together. At SoFi, it’s not just what we do - but how we do it.
SoFi is also proud to be the naming rights partner of SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Chargers and the Los Angeles Rams.
For more information, visit SoFi.com
Why Work With Us
Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance. We’re a next-generation Fintech company using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront.
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