Financial Crimes Analyst II
@ Lead

Hybrid
$70,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 22 days ago

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About Lead

Lead is a fintech building banking infrastructure for embedded financial products and services. We operate an FDIC-insured bank headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri with offices in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, and New York City. Our teams in technical, product, design, and legal work together in a dynamic environment.

Role Description

The Financial Crimes Analyst II will investigate suspicious activities reported from our core banking clients and fintech partnerships. You will work closely with bank staff to examine alerts such as fraud, money laundering, and cash structuring. You will be a subject matter expert for fintech partners regarding trends and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Adjudicate alerts from Lead’s transaction monitoring system.
  • Research and review suspicious activity reported by bank staff.
  • Investigate unusual activity referrals from fintech clients.
  • Perform onboarding risk reviews and ongoing EDD reviews.
  • File detailed SARs including customer statements and due diligence documents.
  • Monitor suspicious activity using the Bank’s BSA software.
  • Support bank staff with BSA compliance expertise.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum 3-5 years of banking BSA experience in a financial institution or fintech environment. Preferred certifications include CBAP, CAFP, or CAMS. Experience with Unit21, Verafin, or similar AML software is advantageous. Candidates should be analytical, a strong communicator, self-driven, and collaborative.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on experience and geographic location, along with comprehensive benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k Matching, paid parental leave, flexible vacation, and a supportive, inclusive work culture.

Key skills/competency

  • Financial Analysis
  • BSA Compliance
  • AML Investigations
  • Risk Review
  • SAR Filing
  • Transaction Monitoring
  • Due Diligence
  • Regulatory Knowledge
  • Communication
  • Analytical Thinking
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How to Get Hired at Lead

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Lead's culture: Investigate company mission and recent news.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight BSA and AML experience.
  • Prepare examples: Detail your transaction monitoring successes.
  • Show certification value: List CBAP, CAFP, or CAMS certifications.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review AML transaction monitoring systems.
Study Unit21 and Verafin software.
Practice SAR filing documentation.
Brush up on BSA regulatory guidelines.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time of analytical problem solving.
Explain handling high autonomy work environments.
Discuss collaboration during regulatory challenges.
Share experience overcoming compliance obstacles.

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