Financial Crimes Associate

Figure

Financial Crimes Associate role at Figure Lending, focusing on fraud detection and compliance within financial markets. Collaborating with investigators to manage alerts and potential suspicious incidents.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $28 - $43 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in the administration of the Bank Secrecy Act and Fraud Program, with primary emphasis on transaction monitoring, fraud incidents and supporting Figure’s obligations related federal law and regulations associated with the reporting of suspicious activity or criminal activity including money laundering, potential terrorist financing, fraudulently obtained loans, and other activities related to banking and lending.
Monitor assigned operational tasks and identify fraud. Minimize loss by taking action, and escalating incidents to management as appropriate. Deploy mitigation strategies as directed that balance customer satisfaction with fraud prevention.
Maintain a thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to bank secrecy and anti-money laundering appropriate to the position.
Evaluate customer transactions and applications using manual and automated processes for evidence of Fraud and BSA targeted acts.
Escalate incidents and cases to ensure SARs and Elder Abuse Financial Abuse reports are reported within federal timeframes. Maintain compliance with the Customer Identification Program (CIP), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) and Elder / Dependent Abuse regulations.
Assist in transaction monitoring and the administration and mitigation of alerts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

1+ years of experience related to anti-money laundering, fraud, or compliance in a financial institution or relevant law enforcement experience.
Comfortable making impactful decisions in a fast paced environment.
Strong problem-solving and analysis skills, combined with effective judgment and excellent oral and written communication skills.
General knowledge of Fraud and / or AML operations, policies and procedures.
Enthusiasm and interest in Fraud and BSA/AML compliance and related services.
Ability and willingness to communicate effectively in providing Fraud and BSA/AML guidance and expertise to other staff, and to prepare clear and concise written documents.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
CAMS, CFE or compliance certifications favorably considered.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and their dependents on select plans
Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, 401(k), and commuter benefits
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
11 observed holidays and PTO plan
Up to 12 weeks of paid family leave
Continuing education reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

transaction monitoringfraud detectionanti-money launderingBSA compliancefraud preventioncustomer identification programcustomer due diligenceenhanced due diligenceOffice of Foreign Asset Control compliancereporting suspicious activity

Soft Skills

problem-solvinganalysisjudgmentoral communicationwritten communicationorganizational skillstime managementdecision-makingcustomer satisfactioninterpersonal communication

Certifications

CAMSCFE