Sr. BSA/AML Investigator

SpaceXSI; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Comprehensive medical

Vision

Dental coverage

Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Discounts and perks

Job summary

SpaceXSI is seeking a Sr. BSA/AML Investigator to detect, prevent, and report financial crimes within the BSA/AML Program for X Money. You will support the 5 pillars of an effective program and collaborate across Product, Risk, and Legal to strengthen controls.

You will independently investigate alerts, prepare SARs with high-quality narratives, perform KYC onboarding support, and conduct EDD on high-risk users while guiding junior staff and staying current with evolving regulations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on AML experience.
• AML experience in fintech or banking preferred.
• Familiarity with digital payments, money transmission, wallets or peer-to-peer platforms is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of BSA/AML laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC sanctions.
• CAMS, CGSS or similar certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently investigate and resolve complex alerts and cases from transaction monitoring systems; analyze payment flows and user behavior.
• Prepare, review, and file SARs with high-quality narratives and documentation.
• Assist with KYC and onboarding matters as required.
• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high-risk users and transactions; periodically review customer risk profiles.
• Collaborate with internal teams on compliance initiatives and new product launches.
• Maintain expertise in evolving BSA/AML regulations and FinCEN guidance.

Skills

AML experience

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today, SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary and expanding consciousness to the stars.
SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe. Our teams are building the full Super Intelligence stack: from our Colossus supercomputers, to Grok models, to our suite of applications, including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. We're creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and what we learn from people using those products shapes what we build next.

SR. BSA/AML INVESTIGATOR

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 Money. You will support the 5 pillars of an effective program.

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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• AML experience 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
• 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)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is not a remote or hybrid position; this role is based on-site at either our Palo Alto headquarters or New York City office

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

$125,000 - $145,000 USD

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXSI, 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 ITARhere.

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