Lead Analyst, Transaction Monitoring

Remote (United States)full timeRemote

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senior

$100k–$150k

H1B: yes

Gofundme Lead Analyst, Transaction Monitoring at GoFundMe responsible for conducting complex investigations into transactions and customers to identify suspicious activity and support financial crime prevention. Leads and mentors analysts while improving monitoring controls.

Responsibilities

Investigate complex money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crime typologies by analyzing customer behavior, transaction activity, payment instruments, devices, and account relationships.
Analyze transactions using internal systems, payment processor tools, and analytical platforms to detect financial crime indicators.
Analyze large and complex datasets to identify emerging financial crime trends, coordinated activity, and opportunities to improve transaction monitoring controls.
Lead investigations into complex donations, fundraisers, organizers, beneficiaries, and donors to identify suspicious, unusual, or potentially high-risk activity.
Assess whether suspicious activity should be escalated internally in accordance with GoFundMe's AML/CTF procedures, or whether it can be reasonably explained and mitigated.
Review investigations completed by Transaction Monitoring Analysts to ensure they meet quality, documentation, and regulatory standards.
Provide coaching, mentorship, and day-to-day guidance to Transaction Monitoring Analysts, supporting their technical development and investigation quality.
Deliver constructive feedback on investigations and identify knowledge gaps or training opportunities across the team.
Drive the development and continuous improvement of transaction monitoring rules, operational procedures, typologies, documentation standards, and quality frameworks.
Prepare clear, factual, and comprehensive investigation documentation suitable for internal review, audit, and regulatory reporting.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to investigate and mitigate financial crime risks.
Stay informed on emerging financial crime trends, regulatory developments, and industry best practices to support GoFundMe's global compliance program.

Qualification

Fluency with another EU languageWhy you’ll love it hereMake an ImpactInnovative EnvironmentCollaborative TeamCompetitive Benefits

Preferred

Professional certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or equivalent.
Experience working with Transaction Monitoring, Regulatory Reporting, Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs), or Financial Intelligence Units.
Fluency with another EU language
Why you’ll love it here:
Make an Impact: Be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive difference in millions of lives every year.
Innovative Environment: Work with a diverse, passionate, and talented team in a fast-paced, forward-thinking atmosphere.
Collaborative Team: Join a fun and collaborative team that works hard and celebrates success together.
Competitive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits.