Senior BSA/AML Investigator (Sat - Wed)

SpaceXAI; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical coverage

Vision

Dental coverage

401(k)

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Discounts

Job summary

SpaceXAI is seeking an experienced BSA/AML Investigator to detect, prevent, and report financial crimes as part of the Legal & Compliance Team. The role supports the BSA/AML Program for X Corp, focusing on five pillars and ongoing regulatory alignment.

The position is full-time with a Saturday-Wednesday schedule; remote work is allowed on weekends while in-office attendance is required Monday through Wednesday. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on AML experience in fintech or banking.
• Familiarity with digital payments, wallets, or P2P platforms is highly desirable.
• Experience preparing and filing SARs with high-quality narratives.
• Strong knowledge of BSA/AML laws (BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC).
• Familiarity with FinCEN, FATF, and other regulators; ability to navigate guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Independently investigate and resolve complex alerts from transaction monitoring systems.
• Prepare, review, and file SARs with thorough narratives and documentation.
• Assist with KYC and onboarding matters as required.
• Conduct EDD on high-risk users and transactions; review risk profiles.
• Tune transaction monitoring rules to reduce false positives while maintaining detection.

Skills

AML expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder influence

Written & verbal communication

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Job description

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands‑on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced BSA/AML Investigator to help detect, prevent, and report financial crimes. As part of the Legal & Compliance Team, you will help maintain an effective BSA/AML and Sanctions compliance program ("BSA/AML Program") for X Corp. You will support the 5 pillars of an effective program.

This is a full-time salaried position with a Saturday-Wednesday schedule. Remote work is permitted on Saturdays and Sundays; in-office attendance is required Monday through Wednesday.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independently investigate and resolve complex alerts and cases from transaction monitoring systems, including in-depth analysis of payment flows and user behaviors.
• Prepare, review, and recommend filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), ensuring high-quality narratives and supporting documentation.
• Assist with KYC and onboarding matters as required.
• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high-risk users and transactions; perform periodic reviews of customer risk profiles and recommend adjustments to risk ratings.
• Assist in tuning and optimizing transaction monitoring rules and scenarios to reduce false positives while maintaining detection effectiveness.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members on investigation techniques and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Product, Risk, Legal) on compliance-related initiatives and new product launches.
• Maintain expertise in evolving BSA/AML/OFAC regulations, FinCEN guidance, and payment industry financial crime trends.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4+ years of hands‑on experience in AML, ideally in fintech or banking.
• Familiarity with financial crime risks specific to digital payments, money transmission, wallets, or peer‑to‑peer platforms is highly desirable.
• Proven experience preparing and filing SARs, including high-quality, well‑structured narratives - strongly preferred.
• In‑depth knowledge of BSA/AML laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC sanctions, and related requirements.
• Proven familiarity with local, regional, and international regulatory bodies (e.g., FinCEN, FATF, or equivalent), with practical experience navigating their guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational changes, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively across global teams and regions.
• Strong analytical mindset with structured problem‑solving skills, a sense of urgency, and the capacity to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, paired with interpersonal abilities to influence stakeholders at all levels and advance strategic initiatives.
• Quick learner with adaptability to evolving technologies, regulations, and business needs.
• AML-related certifications (e.g., CAMS, CGSS) are preferred but not required.
• Ability to commit to the Saturday-Wednesday full‑time work schedule.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$120,000 - $145,000 USD

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

• Equity
• Comprehensive medical
• Vision
• Dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Short & long‑term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Various other discounts and perks

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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