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Checkout.com · 1 day ago

Manager - Financial Crime Intelligence Unit

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Checkout.com is a leading global payments provider, supporting companies like eBay and Uber Eats with their transaction needs. They are seeking a Manager for their Financial Crime Intelligence Unit in Atlanta, who will lead a team focused on investigating and mitigating financial crime threats while shaping the firm's regional intelligence strategy.

FinTechPaymentsTransaction Processing

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the strategic direction for the Financial Crime Intelligence Unit (FCIU) in Atlanta, establishing it as a center of excellence for complex investigations and proactive threat intelligence

Serve as a key partner to the BSA Officer, providing critical insights and comprehensive investigative reports to support Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) decisions and responses to regulatory inquiries

Oversee and directly manage complex, high-priority investigations into sophisticated financial crime activities, including money laundering, terrorist financing, potential OFAC sanctions violations, and proliferation financing, ensuring thorough and timely resolution

Take ownership of the end-to-end investigation process for escalated cases, including evidence gathering, detailed analysis, and the documentation of findings for regulatory and internal purposes

Develop a proactive threat analysis capability to identify emerging financial crime typologies and vulnerabilities across our platform, utilising data-driven techniques and open-source intelligence (OSINT)

Produce high-impact intelligence reports and strategic briefings for senior leadership and the BSA Officer, translating complex findings into clear, actionable recommendations

Collaborate with data analytics and product teams to refine detection rules, improve risk models, and enhance monitoring systems based on investigative outcomes and intelligence findings

Develop and maintain a deep understanding of evolving financial crime typologies, actor tactics, and geopolitical risks relevant to the US payments industry

Mentor and manage a team of financial crime intelligence analysts, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high-quality output and operational excellence in all investigative and intelligence activities

Foster strong relationships with industry peers and other external partners to share insights and stay ahead of emerging threats, and support engagements with US law enforcement (e.g., FBI, HSI, Secret Service) and FinCEN as needed

Enhance and oversee the tooling and processes for the FCIU to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in intelligence gathering, case management, and investigative workflows

Qualification

Financial crime investigationsUS AML/CFT regulationsData visualization toolsAnalytical skillsStakeholder managementProblem-solvingCritical thinkingCommunication skillsTeam managementStrategic thinking

Required

Minimum 5 years of experience in a financial crime investigations role within a US-regulated financial institution, with experience in FinTech or a payments company preferred

Proven experience in conducting and managing complex financial crime investigations (e.g., L3, major cases) with a demonstrable track record of successful outcomes

Experience with data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) for creating impactful reports and dashboards

Deep understanding of US AML/CFT regulations (e.g., Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act), OFAC sanctions, and regulatory expectations from agencies like FinCEN and state regulators

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex data and investigative findings into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams, as well as influence decision-making

A proactive, strategic thinker with a strong sense of accountability, a solutions-focused approach, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

A Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent practical experience is required. Your field of study, whether in social sciences, humanities, law, or technology, should demonstrate strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills