Senior Fraud Analyst - Fraud Investigations & Financial Crimes Monitoring

Alpaca

$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of experience in financial crime investigations (AML, fraud, securities fraud, or related disciplines)
  • Strong understanding of U.S. regulatory requirements (BSA/AML, USA PATRIOT Act, SEC/FINRA regulations)
  • Proficiency in transaction monitoring systems and case management tools
  • Strong analytical and SAR-writing skills
  • Effective communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience with Google Sheets or MS Excel, including pivot tables and advanced filtering
  • Working knowledge of domestic and international payment systems

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the AMLCO to implement and refine investigative procedures
  • Conduct in-depth investigations into potentially suspicious activity
  • Prepare and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) per FinCEN requirements
  • Review and respond to sanctions screening alerts and regulatory inquiries
  • Maintain and update firm-wide risk assessments for compliance programs
  • Partner with internal stakeholders during audits and regulatory engagements
  • Stay updated on regulatory developments and compliance best practices

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary & Stock Options
  • Health Benefits
  • New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time $500
  • Monthly Stipend: $150 per month via a Brex Card
Full Job Description
Your Role:

Join Alpaca Securities' dynamic and fully remote Compliance team dedicated to safeguarding the integrity of the financial markets. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting the firm's BSA/AML, Anti-Fraud, and Securities Fraud Monitoring programs. You will lead and support investigations, ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, and help build a scalable and risk-based compliance infrastructure that meets evolving business and regulatory demands. This position reports directly to the AMLCO (Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer).

Things You Get To Do:
  • Collaborate with the AMLCO to implement and refine investigative procedures across CIP/KYC, AML, Anti-Fraud, and Securities Fraud Monitoring initiatives
  • Conduct in-depth investigations into potentially suspicious activity, including securities fraud, account manipulation, and other financial crimes identified through transaction monitoring alerts, escalations, and referrals
  • Prepare, document, and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in compliance with
  • FinCEN requirements and internal policies
  • Review and respond to sanctions screening alerts, FinCEN 314(a) and 314(b) requests, and other regulatory inquiries
  • Maintain and continuously update firm-wide risk assessments covering BSA/AML, sanctions, fraud, and securities surveillance programs
  • Partner with internal stakeholders and assist during external audits, examinations, and regulatory engagements
  • Provide guidance and support across various business units, including trading, operations, and customer support, to ensure alignment with compliance protocols
  • Stay abreast of regulatory developments and industry best practices, particularly those related to the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC regulations, and SEC/FINRA rules
  • Support the development and refinement of policies, procedures, monitoring controls, and compliance reporting mechanisms
  • Lead and contribute to special projects, compile investigative findings, and prepare reports for management, regulators, and auditors

Who You Are (Must-Haves):
  • 1-3 years of experience in financial crime investigations (AML, fraud, securities fraud, or related disciplines)
  • Strong understanding of U.S. regulatory requirements (e.g., BSA/AML, USA PATRIOT Act, SEC/FINRA regulations)
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and escalate potential market manipulation or suspicious trading activity
  • Proficiency in transaction monitoring systems and case management tools.
  • Strong analytical, documentation, and SAR-writing skills
  • Effective communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience with Google Sheets or MS Excel, including pivot tables and advanced filtering
  • Working knowledge of domestic and international payment systems


How We Take Care of You:
  • Competitive Salary & Stock Options
  • Health Benefits
  • New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
  • Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card

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