Lead Analyst, Transaction Monitoring

Remotedxb; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

GoFundMe, the world’s largest online platform for helping people raise funds for causes, seeks an experienced financial crime investigator to lead investigations and help strengthen risk controls. You will analyze complex money movements, review investigations for quality, and mentor Transaction Monitoring Analysts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate financial crime risks.

The role emphasizes AML/ATF regulatory compliance, data-driven decision making, and ongoing

Qualifications

• 6+ years in financial crime investigations or related fields.
• Experience with data analysis tools (Looker/SQL/Excel).
• Strong AML/ATF regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complex money laundering and terrorist financing cases.
• Analyze transactions with internal systems and analytics platforms.
• Analyze large and complex datasets to identify emerging financial crime trends.
• Lead investigations into complex donations, fundraisers, organizers, beneficiaries, and donors.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and day-to-day guidance to Transaction Monitoring Analysts.
• Drive development and continuous improvement of transaction monitoring rules and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to mitigate financial crime risks.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with Product, Legal, Compliance, or Trust & Safety teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Looker

SQL

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Investigate complex money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crime typologies
• Analyze transactions using internal systems, payment processor tools, and analytical platforms
• Analyze large and complex datasets to identify emerging financial crime trends
• Lead investigations into complex donations, fundraisers, organizers, beneficiaries, and donors
• Assess whether suspicious activity should be escalated internally
• Review investigations completed by Transaction Monitoring Analysts for quality and regulatory standards
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and day-to-day guidance to Transaction Monitoring Analysts
• Drive the development and continuous improvement of transaction monitoring rules and operational procedures
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to investigate and mitigate financial crime risks
• Lead or co-lead cross-functional initiatives in partnership with Product, Legal, Compliance, or Trust & Safety teams

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in financial crime investigations, transaction monitoring, or payments risk
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as Looker, SQL, and Excel
• Strong understanding of AML and ATF legislation and regulatory expectations
• Experience conducting complex investigations involving money laundering, terrorist financing, or fraud
• Experience reviewing investigations, providing quality assurance, or coaching teammates
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with machine learning or AI-driven tools for fraud detection

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist)
• Experience working with Transaction Monitoring, Regulatory Reporting, or Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs)
• Fluency with another EU language

About the Company

GoFundMe is the world's most powerful community for good, dedicated to helping people help each other. By uniting individuals and nonprofits in one place, GoFundMe makes it easy and safe for people to ask for help and support causes.