SAR Investigator, Square

The Role

The Financial Crimes team at Square actively monitors for potential money laundering, fraud, and other suspicious activity. As a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) Investigator for high-risk typologies, you will conduct investigations, analyze transaction activity and trends, as well as write and review SARs. 

You Will

• Review escalations of unusual transactions, conduct investigations, and document incidents of potential financial crimes – including but not limited to money laundering and fraud, as well as high-risk activity
• Write and review Suspicious Activity Reports
• Monitor industry trends, evolving financial crimes related typologies, negative news, and regulatory enforcement orders/regulatory changes that could improve Square’s Financial Crimes program.
• Maintain an understanding of Square products and ensure adherence to relevant compliance policies and procedures
• Work in collaboration with Support, Risk, and other operations teams within Square, as needed

You Have

• 4+ years experience in AML/CFT or Fraud related work, of which includes 1+ year experience working high-risk typologies in the payments space.
• 3+ years of current Suspicious Activity Reporting experience – writing clear and detailed reports with accuracy and precision
• Experience investigating high-risk typologies such as terrorist financing, human trafficking, child sexual abuse material/child exploitation, elder financial exploitation, scams, etc. 
• Experience analyzing financial data across numerous financial products or customer accounts as part of AML or fraud investigations.
• Strong investigative skills, including familiarity with public record research and database tools.
• Familiarity with relevant BSA/AML laws and regulations and industry best practices 
• An ability to handle sensitive directives.

Even Better

• Experience with SQL, Python, Looker, Tableau, Excel (can perform complex functions, including query writing) or other data analysis tools.
• Experience working with law enforcement, NGOs, as well as other external banking and/or intelligence partners.
• One or more of the following AML/CFT Certifications: ACAMS, ACFCS, etc.

We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.

We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we’re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page.

Block will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.