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Gusto

Enhanced Due Diligence Investigations Analyst

Gusto

. Independently conduct enhanced due diligence reviews for the highest-risk customers, including periodic and event-driven reviews .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,165 - $136,456 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) investigations, with strong investigative writing and analytical skills. Proficient in using AI-enabled tools for research and documentation while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)Anti-Money Laundering (AML) InvestigationsOpen-Source ResearchRegulatory ComplianceInvestigative Writing

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Hard Skills
Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)Anti-Money Laundering (AML)Know Your Customer (KYC)Open-Source ResearchAdverse Media AnalysisInvestigative WritingAnalytical SkillsRegulatory ComplianceSuspicious Activity Reporting (SAR)Customer Due Diligence
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailJudgment in Ambiguous ScenariosMentoringCross-Functional Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
AI-Enabled ToolsResearch ToolsDocumentation Analysis Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
CAMS
Industry Keywords
Due DiligenceRisk AssessmentPEP ExposureSanctions ExposureMarijuana-Related Businesses

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Independently conduct enhanced due diligence reviews for the highest-risk customers, including periodic and event-driven reviews
  • Perform open-source research and documentation analysis covering adverse media, sanctions and PEP exposure, industry and geographic risk, source of funds and wealth, and beneficial ownership and control structures
  • Evaluate complex or multi-layered entities and draft clear investigative summaries and Suspicious Activity Reports when appropriate
  • Resolve EDD-related alerts involving sanctions exposure, adverse media, PEPs, marijuana-related businesses, and other elevated-risk indicators
  • Perform KYC reviews during customer onboarding and resolve complex or escalated cases
  • Use AI-enabled tools for issue spotting, alert triage, research, and documentation while maintaining human judgment and accountability
  • Review and edit AI-generated research and summaries for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory soundness
  • Improve investigative workflows and contribute to EDD desktop guides and training materials
  • Surface insights on emerging trends for continuous program improvement
  • Mentor junior analysts through case reviews and structured feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years of experience conducting enhanced due diligence, AML investigations, KYC, customer due diligence, or similarly deep investigative or research-driven work
  • Strong investigative writing skills
  • Excellent research and analytical skills
  • Extensive experience conducting open-source research and adverse media analysis
  • Deep familiarity with regulatory expectations related to EDD, SAR reporting, and customer due diligence
  • Ability to apply sound, independent judgment in ambiguous or higher-risk scenarios
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Experience using AI-enabled tools in investigative workflows, including refining prompts and validating outputs
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Experience mentoring or providing structured feedback to junior investigators
  • CAMS or other relevant compliance certifications strongly preferred
  • Regular and predictable attendance
  • Able to work from the designated office approximately 2–3 days per week or more depending on role

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive base pay
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Equity (RSUs)
  • Performance bonuses
  • Secure, reliable, and consistent internet connection required when working outside a Gusto office
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans