Senior Crypto AML Investigator

SoFi; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SoFi in San Francisco seeks a Financial Intelligence Unit Senior Specialist - Crypto to lead AML investigations into crypto activities and ensure compliance with BSA/USA PATRIOT Act. You will document findings and file SARs when warranted, driving quality case work and sandbox training in a fast-moving fintech environment.

You’ll collaborate on policy, strengthen controls for retail banking and digital assets, and contribute to ongoing training and process improvements while staying current on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years investigations-related experience in financial institutions or government.
• 1–2 years cryptocurrency AML transaction monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of OFAC and sanctions requirements.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AML investigations focusing on cryptocurrency and virtual assets to assess risk relevance and SAR filing necessity.
• Perform on-chain investigations to determine wallet risk exposure and source/destination of funds.
• Ensure determinations are well-supported and documented.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AML/Fraud typologies in retail banking and digital assets.
• Provide use-case experience to enhance detection and prevention of suspicious activity.
• Assist management with ad-hoc projects and training documentation.

Skills

AML investigations

Cryptocurrency AML

Blockchain analytics

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

Screening tools

Job description

SoFi in San Francisco seeks a Financial Intelligence Unit Senior Specialist - Crypto to lead AML investigations into crypto activities and ensure compliance with BSA/USA PATRIOT Act. You will document findings and file SARs when warranted, driving quality case work and sandbox training in a fast-moving fintech environment.

You’ll collaborate on policy, strengthen controls for retail banking and digital assets, and contribute to ongoing training and process improvements while staying current on