Operations Associate, Financial Crimes (AML Investigations)
Stripe
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
What you’ll do We are looking for someone who is passionate about financial crimes and solving the puzzle of investigations, is naturally curious, and is comfortable operating in ambiguity and finding creative solutions. You will be responsible for reviewing and dispositioning Transaction Monitoring alerts, conducting AML Investigations, and drafting and filing Suspicious Activity / Transaction Report (SARs / STRs) with various Financial Intelligence Units. Responsibilities Conducting AML Investigations from beginning to end, including conducting transaction analysis and open source and public records research in various jurisdictions; Documenting in detail the rationale for the investigative process and recommendations of each review; Drafting and filing Suspicious Activity / Transaction Report (SARs / STRs) with various Financial Intelligence Units; and Maintaining operational excellence across various workstreams; Reviewing and dispositioning Transaction Monitoring alerts; Demonstrating sound judgment and an ability to navigate non-binary, high-risk decisions. Who you are We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. Minimum requirements Strong English written and verbal capabilities; 5+ years of analytical or investigative experience, preferably within the financial crimes, AML, risk, threat analysis, or fraud fields; Strong research, writing, and analytical skills; Ability to demonstrate an understanding of financial crime typologies and patterns utilized to exploit financial institutions; Ability to synthesize large amounts of information such as transaction data and identify key trends; Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment; and Independently analyze and evaluate information from various data sources to determine a course of action for a matched case. Preferred qualifications Knowledge/ experience in the payments and the fintech industry; Previous experience working in a Compliance function; ACAMS or similar certification.