SoFi · 2 days ago
Staff AML First Line of Defense Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
8+ years expSoFi is a next-generation financial services company and national bank focused on transforming personal finance. The Staff Anti-Money Laundering Line of Defense Specialist will ensure effective implementation of AML and Sanctions policies across the business, collaborating with various teams to drive compliance and innovation.
CreditCredit CardsFinancial ServicesFinTechLendingWealth Management
Responsibilities
Direct the alignment and enhancement of SoFi’s AML program implementation into the first line of defense across SoFi’s businesses, including:
Owning technical aspects of AML models in the first line of defense
Supporting the effective implementation of customer and transaction monitoring systems and escalation processes
Support the creation and execution of first line AML metrics
Lead the response to internal audits, independent compliance testing, regulatory exams, and risk assessments, ensuring SoFi’s preparedness and regulatory compliance
Act as a key data liaison between Compliance, Risk, Engineering, Product, Design, and Operations to drive front line AML program enhancements, focusing on accurate and complete capturing of customer data, business strategies to mitigate AML risk, and prioritization of innovative technology-driven compliance solutions
Use data to identify, track, and mitigate emerging AML risks
Drive the data sourcing and analysis for the Annual AML Risk Assessment
Support SoFi’s businesses to effectively implement AML policies, embedding compliance into business processes and technology
Align with stakeholders to develop and implement quarterly and annual objectives, as well as reporting to measure and improve performance
Support leadership on emerging AML risks and industry best practices to proactively shape SoFi’s compliance strategy
Foster a strong risk culture by educating senior business leaders and product teams on AML priorities using data
Run at problems and create mitigation plans prior to them becoming high risk issues
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in risk management, business operations, technology, strategy, consulting, or similar roles
Experience working with or within a regulated financial institution, with specific experience developing and implementing an AML program
Experience working with technical teams
Data-driven, able to analyze data with strong attention to detail and accuracy, and passionate about telling the story behind the numbers
Ability to run complex data queries and make results digestible by non technical individuals
Strong management, organizational, and evaluative process skills; ability to analyze complex organizational and technical issues and drive process improvements
Experience with AML Models
Effective negotiation and influencing skills, including strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Comfort working in a high growth, constantly changing environment
Preferred
Experience with Snowflake
Experience with Tableau
CAMS/CFE certification preferred (or willingness to become certified within one year of start date)
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive benefits
Company
SoFi
SoFi is a finance company that offers a range of lending and wealth management services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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$12.25BKey Investors
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2025-04-17Post Ipo Debt· $3.2B
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Anthony Noto
CEO
Jeremy Rishel
Chief Technology Officer
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