Senior AML Investigator

Polymarket

. Investigate escalated cases from transaction monitoring, fraud referrals, market surveillance and sanctions screening for signs of money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud and sanctions evasion .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in AML investigation, including writing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and analyzing transaction activity across multiple payment rails. Proficient in regulatory compliance, particularly with the Bank Secrecy Act and SAR filing requirements, while effectively managing caseloads and providing actionable feedback.

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AML Investigation ExperienceSuspicious Activity Report (SAR) WritingBank Secrecy Act KnowledgeInvestigative Research Tools ProficiencyBlockchain Analytics Tools Experience

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Hard Skills

AML InvestigationSAR WritingTransaction AnalysisQuality Control ReviewsCase Management Systems

Soft Skills

Clear Written CommunicationAnalytical ThinkingFeedback ProvisionIndependent Caseload Management

Tools & Technologies

CLEARLexisNexisChainalysisTRMElliptic

Certifications & Qualifications

CAMS Certification

Industry Keywords

Bank Secrecy ActFraud DetectionTerrorist FinancingSanctions ScreeningCFTC Rules

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Ruby on Rails

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate escalated cases from transaction monitoring, fraud referrals, market surveillance and sanctions screening for signs of money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud and sanctions evasion
Analyze funding, withdrawal and trading patterns across card, ACH and stablecoin rails, including linked account activity
Prepare detailed Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) meeting regulatory requirements and internal policy
Document decisions when no SAR is needed
Review customer identity and profile information to assess whether activity fits the customer's known background and stated purpose
Support law enforcement requests, subpoenas and 314(a) reviews
Perform quality control reviews of analyst work and provide direct, actionable feedback
Help analysts work through complex cases
Develop job aids and training materials to raise the team's output quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

4 or more years of hands-on AML investigation experience, including writing SARs that have been filed with FinCEN
Strong working knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act, SAR filing requirements and core AML regulations
Demonstrated ability to analyze transaction activity across multiple payment rails and draw well-supported conclusions about the nature of that activity
Clear written communication, specifically the ability to write SAR narratives that are accurate, organized and defensible
Experience with investigative research tools such as CLEAR or LexisNexis, and with case management systems
A track record of managing a caseload independently, meeting deadlines and maintaining quality under volume
Experience with blockchain analytics tools (such as Chainalysis, TRM or Elliptic) and on-chain tracing (plus)
Experience at an exchange, FCM, broker-dealer, prediction market, or sports betting or gaming operator (plus)
Familiarity with CFTC or NFA rules, or with derivatives and event contracts (plus)
Experience applying AI tools to investigation workflows, or a clear interest in doing so (plus)
CAMS certification or equivalent (plus)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary & equity
Unlimited PTO
Full Health, Vision, & Dental coverage
401k match
Hardware setup: new MacBook Pro, big display, & accessories