Sanctions FIU Investigator

Meta; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Sanctions FIU Investigator to join the FinTech Compliance FIU. The role demands extensive investigative and analytical background, ability to document findings in writing and present to leadership, and experience with open-source and alert-driven investigations.

You will analyze large data sets across global sanctions programs, collaborate with Legal, Operations, Product, Engineering, Finance, and Marketing, and manage multiple analyses under tight deadlines in a high‑pressure

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in Sanctions Compliance investigations, AML Compliance investigations, law enforcement investigations, or intelligence.
• Experience with proactive investigations that did not originate from an automated alert.
• Experience with sensitive issues that include graphic violence, a variety of religious and political views, and adult content.
• Subject‑matter knowledge of global sanctions regulations.
• Experience and inclination to protect highly confidential information.
• Demonstrated communication skills and experience tailoring communication for the audience.
• Experience presenting investigative results to a broad audience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations involving large amounts of data across a variety of global sanctions programs.
• Draft detailed case narratives documenting investigative work and highlighting sanctions and compliance risk identified through the investigation.
• Present to leadership on the results of investigations and the sanctions/compliance risk identified.
• Apply analytical skills to complex information sets to make logical and supported recommendations.
• Support and advise on a variety of projects to improve the Sanctions Compliance Program.
• Develop cross‑functional partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to enhance investigative processes and minimize risk.
• Produce timely and accurate management reports to aid decision‑making within the team and cross‑functionally.
• Monitor trends and patterns across Meta platforms to identify potential risk and take appropriate action to mitigate risk.
• Work collaboratively with a dynamic group of cross‑functional stakeholders including Legal, Operations, Product, Engineering, Finance, and Marketing.
• Interact with other teams to continually drive sanctions investigative innovation and compliance.
• Interact with Management and cross‑functional partners to raise awareness of Sanctions Compliance related trends, emerging issues, remedial actions, or potential enhancements impacting the Sanctions Compliance Program.
• Investigate complex cases and conduct analysis of potential threats that may manifest on Meta platforms.
• Independently manage multiple analyses at once while effectively prioritizing time.
• Work with graphic and sensitive content on a regular basis.
• Work independently under high‑pressure situations and make sound decisions with limited supervision.

Skills

Investigations

Data analysis

Communication

Open-source investigations

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Tools

SQL

Job description

Summary

Meta is seeking a highly‑organized candidate with demonstrated accuracy in investigative documentation and data analysis, sound judgment, and significant Sanctions Compliance experience to join the Meta FinTech Compliance Sanctions Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) as a Sanctions FIU Investigator. The role requires extensive investigative and analytical background, communication of findings in writing and verbally to technical and non‑technical stakeholders, experience conducting both open‑source and alert‑driven investigations, and comfort navigating internal systems and tools. Responsibilities include assessing and analyzing large amounts of data to identify potential threats and abuses, operating independently while managing shifting priorities and deadlines, and collaborating proactively with teams across the company.

Required Skills

Sanctions FIU Investigator Responsibilities

1. Conduct investigations involving large amounts of data across a variety of global sanctions programs.
2. Draft detailed case narratives documenting investigative work and highlighting sanctions and compliance risk identified through the investigation.
3. Present to leadership on the results of investigations and the sanctions/compliance risk identified.
4. Apply analytical skills to complex information sets to make logical and supported recommendations.
5. Support and advise on a variety of projects to improve the Sanctions Compliance Program.
6. Develop cross‑functional partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to enhance investigative processes and minimize risk.
7. Produce timely and accurate management reports to aid decision‑making within the team and cross‑functionally.
8. Monitor trends and patterns across Meta platforms to identify potential risk and take appropriate action to mitigate risk.
9. Work collaboratively with a dynamic group of cross‑functional stakeholders including Legal, Operations, Product, Engineering, Finance, and Marketing.
10. Interact with other teams to continually drive sanctions investigative innovation and compliance.
11. Interact with Management and cross‑functional partners to raise awareness of Sanctions Compliance related trends, emerging issues, remedial actions, or potential enhancements impacting the Sanctions Compliance Program.
12. Investigate complex cases and conduct analysis of potential threats that may manifest on Meta platforms.
13. Independently manage multiple analyses at once while effectively prioritizing time.
14. Work with graphic and sensitive content on a regular basis.
15. Work independently under high‑pressure situations and make sound decisions with limited supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 4+ years of professional experience in Sanctions Compliance investigations, AML Compliance investigations, law enforcement investigations, or intelligence.
2. Experience with proactive investigations that did not originate from an automated alert.
3. Experience with sensitive issues that include graphic violence, a variety of religious and political views, and adult content.
4. Subject‑matter knowledge of global sanctions regulations.
5. Experience and inclination to protect highly confidential information.
6. Demonstrated communication skills and experience tailoring communication for the audience.
7. Experience presenting investigative results to a broad audience.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies.
2. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews).
3. BA/BS degree or equivalent.
4. 4+ years of experience conducting Sanctions Compliance investigations for a regulatory agency, law enforcement agency, or financial services.
5. Analytical and investigative skills combined with knowledge to quickly assess large amounts of data to detect critical and credible information.
6. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements).
7. Experience conducting open‑source investigations and/or investigations on behalf of a technology company.
8. Experience with SQL.

Public Compensation

$147,000/year to $210,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry

Internet

Equal Opportunity

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Meta participates in the E‑Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

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