FIU Compliance - Analyst

Interactive Brokers Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Health benefits

Stock awards

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Interactive Brokers Group is seeking an AML Investigator for the FIU in a hybrid role. You will review alerts, investigate account activity, file SARs, and monitor emerging money laundering typologies, partnering with compliance and regulators.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in AML investigations, a college degree, and strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills to support audits and regulatory exams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of AML investigations or related financial crime roles.
• College degree preferred; equivalent professional experience accepted.
• ACAMS, CFE, CFCS, Series 7, or FINRA licenses are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of client accounts and transactions to identify activity potentially linked to money laundering or other financial crimes.
• Analyze complex data sets, client profiles, and transaction patterns to identify inconsistencies, anomalies, and red flags.
• Prepare clear, well-organized case files and written reports to support findings and decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather information, escalat…
• Monitor and document activity following internal procedures, regulatory expectations, and best practices.
• Stay current with applicable AML/CFT regulations, emerging financial crime trends, and internal policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data literacy

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Time management

Education

College degree

Job description

Posted Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM

About the Company

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBKR), a member of the S&P 500, is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, with offices in over 15 countries. Through its affiliates, Interactive Brokers provides automated trade execution and custody of securities, commodities, foreign exchange, and prediction markets on over 170 markets in numerous countries and currencies.

For more than four decades, Interactive Brokers has focused on technology, automation, and innovation to provide clients worldwide with a sophisticated, unified platform to manage their investment portfolios. We serve individual investors, hedge funds, proprietary trading groups, financial advisors, and introducing brokers.

Our culture is driven by problem-solving, efficiency, and continuous improvement. We look for individuals who are intellectually curious, collaborative, and motivated to contribute to technology that helps simplify and enhance access to global financial markets. Interactive Brokers has consistently been recognized as a top broker by respected industry sources including Barron’s, Investopedia, Stockbrokers.com, and others.

This is Hybrid role (4 days in office /1 day remote)

The AML Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is a core part of IBKR's Compliance AML Program, serving as the firm's frontline defense against money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. Our team reviews system-generated alerts, investigates suspicious account activity, and files Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with regulators such as FinCEN and the NCA when warranted, while also tracking emerging money laundering typologies, maintaining rigorous case documentation for audits and regulatory exams, and liaising with law enforcement and regulatory bodies. Working closely with the broader Compliance function, we help safeguard IBKR's integrity and reputation while ensuring the firm meets its regulatory obligations across global markets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough investigations and reviews of client accounts and transactions to identify activity potentially linked to money laundering, terrorist financing, or other financial crimes.
• Analyze complex data sets, client profiles, and transaction patterns to identify inconsistencies, anomalies, and red flags.
• Prepare clear, well-organized case files and written reports to support findings and decision‑making.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather information, escalat…
• Monitor and document activity following internal procedures, regulatory expectations, and best practices.
• Stay current with applicable AML/CFT regulations, emerging financial crime trends, and internal policies.

Skills

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to assess large volumes of information and draw meaningful conclusions.
• High degree of comfort and fluency with computers and technology, including the ability to navigate complex systems and data tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a small team environment.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of work experience in AML investigations or related financial crime roles.
• College degree preferred; equivalent professional experience accepted in lieu of formal education.
• High level of technical proficiency and understanding of how technology supports business and regulatory requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting investigative narratives or similar reports.
• Demonstrated ability to stay organized and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, detail‑driven environment.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, managing multiple tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
• ACAMS, CFE, CFCS, Series 7, or other relevant certifications or FINRA licenses are a plus.

To be successful in this position, you will have the following

• Self‑motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
• Superb analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time‑management skills.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus, and stock grant awards
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits. 100% employer‑paid medical premiums, with generous employer contributions to dental & vision plans as well.
• Wellness screening and assessments, health coaches, and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees)
• Company‑paid basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, and Commuter FSAs)
• Quarterly fitness stipend to offset costs associated with traditional gym and fitness memberships or fees
• Education reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Legal services, telehealth access, and voluntary insurance options
• Backup child and adult care support through Care.com
• Daily lunch allowance and fully stocked kitchen with healthy breakfast and snack options