Financial Crimes Intelligence Manager

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. Lead the FIU team by assigning work, managing queues, reviewing casework, monitoring quality, and providing training to investigators and analysts .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $93,000 - $126,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial-crimes intelligence and AML investigations, with a strong focus on managing investigations teams and optimizing transaction monitoring systems. Proficient in analyzing complex data to identify trends and inform risk decisions while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Financial-Crimes IntelligenceAML InvestigationsTeam LeadershipAnalytical JudgmentRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Complex InvestigationsTypology DevelopmentNetwork AnalysisFinancial-Crimes Risk AssessmentsTransaction Monitoring SystemsScenario Rules DesignDetection Models DeploymentData AnalysisFalse-Positive Rate ReductionOperational Escalations

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityConfidentiality JudgmentIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

OSINTAdverse-Media ResearchLink AnalysisBlockchain AnalyticsInvestigative Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CAMSCFECFCSCAFP

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesFraudSanctionsBaaSPaymentsFintechDigital AssetsCorrespondent Banking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the FIU team by assigning work, managing queues, reviewing casework, monitoring quality, and providing training to investigators and analysts
Oversee complex alerts, investigations, unusual-activity referrals, and relationship decisions; escalate material issues as needed
Ensure the FIU team collects, analyzes, and identifies meaningful investigation trends, emerging threats, and new typologies
Support investigative and SAR decisions using permitted sources and clearly distinguish facts, analysis, and information gaps
Translate intelligence findings into recommendations for monitoring, controls, procedures, training, and partner or product risk decisions
Maintain effective governance, confidentiality, documentation, and regulatory knowledge while supporting the Head of FIU and cross-functional partners
Provide day-to-day oversight of a diverse investigations team
Partner with internal stakeholders to optimize automated transaction monitoring systems
Design, test, and deploy new scenario rules and detection models for emerging financial crime trends
Leverage internal tools to analyze transactional data and reduce false-positive rates
Assist the Head of FIU with operating priorities, reporting, examinations, audits, risk assessments, and remediation
Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 - 7 years of experience in financial-crimes intelligence, AML investigations, fraud, sanctions, law enforcement, regulatory compliance, or a related financial-services field
2 - 5 years of management experience leading, mentoring, and overseeing investigators or analysts
Experience with complex investigations, intelligence products, typology development, network analysis, or financial-crimes risk assessments
Experience managing high-volume workloads, queues, case reviews, competing priorities, and operational or investigative escalations
Preferred experience with BaaS, payments, fintech, digital assets, correspondent banking, or other complex financial products
Preferred experience with OSINT, adverse-media research, link analysis, blockchain analytics, investigative tools, or a relevant certification such as CAMS, CFE, CFCS, or CAFP
Strong analytical judgment, including the ability to evaluate incomplete information and distinguish fact, inference, and unresolved gaps
Clear communication, sound confidentiality judgment, collaboration, adaptability, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation, including opportunities for equity grants and cash bonus
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k Matching, and other wellness benefits, including FSA, HSA and HRA
Paid parental leave
Flexible vacation policy, including PTO and paid holidays
A fun and challenging team environment in a dynamic industry with ample opportunities for career growth
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions