Taekus

Financial Crimes Analyst

Taekus

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $85,000 - $115,000 per year

About the role

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs that support high-volume financial transactions and rewards workflows.
  • Own full feature delivery across core systems including payments, rewards, account services, and partner integrations.
  • Contribute to system architecture and technical design as the platform evolves and scales.
  • Collaborate with frontend and mobile engineers to support end-to-end feature development when fullstack work is required.
  • Improve reliability, performance, and observability across backend systems through testing, monitoring, and code quality practices.
  • Participate in sprint planning, technical reviews, and production support for mission-critical services.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in AML/BSA investigations and compliance
  • Bachelor's degree (four-year degree required)
  • ACAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or ACFCS (Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists) certification
  • Proven expertise across multiple financial crimes workflows, including transaction monitoring, fraud detection, enhanced due diligence, and sanctions screening
  • Strong analytical and investigative skills with keen attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in documenting complex investigations
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with case management systems and investigative tools
  • Experience working in a fintech, neobank, or payments company
  • Exposure to emerging payment technologies and digital financial services
  • Previous involvement in program management, quality assurance, or people management
  • Familiarity with regulatory examination processes and audit responses
  • Experience with automation and process improvement initiatives
  • Experience with Sardine
  • Ability to travel on occasion
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Hard Skills & Tools
backend servicesAPIssystem architecturetechnical designtransaction monitoringfraud detectionenhanced due diligencesanctions screeningautomationprocess improvement
Soft Skills
analytical skillsinvestigative skillsattention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationindependenceprioritizationcollaborationproblem-solvingadaptability
Certifications
ACAMSACFCS