Intelligence Analyst

MindSource

Oakland (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

MindSource in Oakland, CA is seeking an experienced Intelligence Analyst to support financial crime intelligence, referrals, investigations, and law enforcement information requests.

Ideal candidates will have AML/EDD experience in financial institutions or fintech, with strong OSINT, SQL, and case-management skills. CAMS certification is a plus and fintech experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in EDD, transaction monitoring, AML, financial crimes compliance, or intelligence analysis.
Experience with intelligence triage, case intake, referral processing, or financial crime investigations.
Experience processing 314(b) requests and/or law enforcement documentation requests.
Knowledge of BSA/AML regulations, financial crime risks, and typologies.
Experience performing account exposure checks and cross-system matching.
Strong OSINT research and intelligence collection skills.
Ability to document investigative decisions clearly and accurately.

Responsibilities

Review and triage internal and external intelligence referrals.
Research referrals and document acceptance/rejection decisions with rationale.
Process referrals from law enforcement, child safety organizations, and other agencies.
Conduct account exposure and matching research using identifiers (names, DOBs, SSNs, emails, phones, IPs, Cashtags, crypto wallets).
Perform OSINT to identify connections between activity and customer accounts.
Create and route investigation cases to appropriate teams.
Handle sensitive employee/contractor referrals with restricted workflows.
Support post-SAR law enforcement outreach and maintain intake/assignment records.

Skills

Specialized intelligence

Complex casework

Financial crime investigations

AML / BSA knowledge

OSINT research

SQL

Snowflake

Chainalysis

TRM Labs

CAMS (certification)

Education

AS/BS in Criminal Justice, Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Intelligence Studies

Tools

SQL

Snowflake

Chainalysis

TRM Labs

TLOxp

LexisNexis

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Intelligence Analyst to support financial crime intelligence, referral triage, investigative intake, and law enforcement information requests. The ideal candidate will have experience in AML, EDD, transaction monitoring, financial crimes investigations, or intelligence analysis within a financial institution, fintech, payment company, or law enforcement environment.

Ideal Candidate

Strong background in specialized intelligence and complex casework
Experience handling suspicious activity / financial crime investigations
Good understanding of AML, financial crimes, and investigative processes
CAMS certification is a plus
Fintech experience is highly preferred
No specific system/tool experience is mandatory; candidates with transferable investigative experience are welcome

Key Hiring Focus

Looking for candidates who can handle complex intelligence investigations, work with law enforcement/government requests, and use SQL for investigative research.

Review and triage internal and external intelligence referrals.
Research incoming referrals and document acceptance/rejection decisions and rationale.
Process referrals from law enforcement, child safety organizations, and other external agencies.
Conduct account exposure and matching research using identifiers such as names, DOBs, SSNs, email addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, Cashtags, and cryptocurrency wallet information.
Perform OSINT research to identify connections between referred activity and customer accounts.
Create and route investigation cases to appropriate investigative teams.
Handle sensitive employee/contractor referrals using appropriate restricted workflows.
Support post-SAR law enforcement outreach and maintain accurate intake and assignment records.

314(b) Request Processing

Receive, track, document, and triage 314(b) information-sharing requests.
Conduct OSINT and internal database research on subjects associated with requests.
Maintain records of request activity, turnaround times, and outcomes.

SAR Documentation

Monitor and fulfill SAR supporting-documentation requests from law enforcement.
Track requests and coordinate follow-ups when additional information is needed.
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
Escalate complex or sensitive matters to appropriate teams.
2+ years of experience in EDD, transaction monitoring, AML, financial crimes compliance, or intelligence analysis.
Experience with intelligence triage, case intake, referral processing, or financial crime investigations.
Experience processing 314(b) requests and/or law enforcement documentation requests.
Knowledge of BSA/AML regulations, financial crime risks, and typologies.
Experience performing account exposure checks and matching information across multiple systems.
Strong OSINT research and intelligence collection skills.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive requests and competing priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to document investigative decisions clearly and accurately.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
SQL and/or Snowflake
Chainalysis or TRM Labs
TLOxp or LexisNexis
CAMS, CFE, CFCS, or CRCM certification
Experience with FinCEN 314(b) information sharing
Experience handling sensitive employee/contractor investigations
Fintech, payments, cryptocurrency, or financial services experience
Associate's or Bachelor's degree (AS/BS) in Criminal Justice, Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Intelligence Studies, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.