Financial Crimes Compliance Associate – Hybrid & Impact

Vestwell; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Company Bonus Pool

New hire equity

Job summary

Vestwell is seeking a Financial Crimes Compliance Associate to own day-to-day fraud detection and AML operations across our business lines, reporting to the Manager of Financial Crimes Compliance. You will work cross-functionally with Client, Operations and Services teams to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, analytical skills, and collaboration to drive effective surveillance, escalation, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience performing fraud detection or anti-money laundering functions.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, and/or criminal justice.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient with JIRA and research tools such as LexisNexis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze daily high-risk fraud indicators and surveillance reports to identify suspicious activity.
• Identify emerging fraud patterns and communicate them for adaptations to reporting and training materials.
• Interpret applicable financial crimes and anti-money laundering regulations to ensure compliance.
• Review, research, and respond to escalated surveillance and screening alerts; prepare escalation memos.
• Collaborate with Client, Operations, and Services to resolve inquiries related to suspected financial crimes.
• Maintain records of investigations and prepare data for reporting to management and clients.
• Contribute to improving procedures and platform features to scale mitigation strategies.
• Exercise discretion and analytical judgment when reviewing alerts and escalating issues.

Skills

Fraud detection/AML experience

Analytical skills

Regulatory interpretation

JIRA

LexisNexis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance or criminal justice

Tools

JIRA

LexisNexis

Job description

Vestwell is seeking a Financial Crimes Compliance Associate to own day-to-day fraud detection and AML operations across our business lines, reporting to the Manager of Financial Crimes Compliance. You will work cross-functionally with Client, Operations and Services teams to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, analytical skills, and collaboration to drive effective surveillance, escalation, and reporting.