xAI · 11 hours ago
Investigations Analyst, Suspicious Activity Reports - X Payments
Bastrop, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expxAI is a company focused on creating AI systems that aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. They are seeking an experienced BSA/AML Investigator to help detect, prevent, and report financial crimes as part of the Legal & Compliance Team.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
AML-related certifications (e.g., CAMS, CGSS) are preferred but not required
Company
xAI
XAI is an artificial intelligence startup that develops AI solutions and tools to enhance reasoning and search capabilities.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$42.73BKey Investors
Valor Equity PartnersNeptune Digital AssetsSpaceX
2026-02-02Acquired
2026-01-06Series E· $20B
2025-12-11Secondary Market· $0.3M
Leadership Team
Greg Yang
Co-Founder
Yuhuai Wu
Co-Founder
Recent News
2026-02-09
Business Standard India
2026-02-09
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