Alpaca - Senior Fraud Analyst – Fraud Investigations & Financial Crimes Monitoring

• Collaborate with the AMLCO to implement and refine investigative procedures cross CIP/KYC, AML, Anti-Fraud, and Securities Fraud Monitoring initiatives. • Conduct in-depth investigations into potentially suspicious activity, including securities fraud, account manipulation, and other financial crimes identified through transaction monitoring alerts, escalations, and referrals. • Prepare, document, and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in compliance with • FinCEN requirements and internal policies. • Review and respond to sanctions screening alerts, FinCEN 314(a) and 314(b) requests, and other regulatory inquiries. • Maintain and continuously update firm-wide risk assessments covering BSA/AML, sanctions, fraud, and securities surveillance programs. • Partner with internal stakeholders and assist during external audits, examinations, and regulatory engagements. • Provide guidance and support across various business units, including trading, operations, and customer support, to ensure alignment with compliance protocols. • Stay abreast of regulatory developments and industry best practices, particularly those related to the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC regulations, and SEC/FINRA rules. • Support the development and refinement of policies, procedures, monitoring controls, and compliance reporting mechanisms. • Lead and contribute to special projects, compile investigative findings, and prepare reports for management, regulators, and auditors. • What You Bring (Required Qualifications): • 1–3 years of experience in financial crime investigations (AML, fraud, securities • fraud, or related disciplines). • Strong understanding of U.S. regulatory requirements (e.g., BSA/AML, USA • PATRIOT Act, SEC/FINRA regulations). • Demonstrated ability to identify and escalate potential market manipulation or • suspicious trading activity. • Proficiency in transaction monitoring systems and case management tools. • Strong analytical, documentation, and SAR-writing skills. • Effective communication and problem-solving abilities. • Experience with Google Sheets or MS Excel, including pivot tables and advanced • Working knowledge of domestic and international payment systems. • How We Take Care of You: • Competitive Salary & Stock Options • Health Benefits • New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500 • Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card • Alpaca is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. • Recruitment Privacy Policy