Trade Surveillance Analyst 1 — Financial Crimes Department

📋 Description

• Join Alpaca's remote Compliance team safeguarding market integrity.
• Lead and support investigations into suspicious activity (fraud, manipulation).
• Ensure adherence to BSA/AML, Patriot Act, and related rules.
• Prepare, document, and file SARs per FinCEN and internal policies.
• Maintain risk assessments for BSA/AML, sanctions, fraud, and surveillance.
• Collaborate with trading, operations, and customer support on compliance.

🎯 Requirements

• 1–3 years in financial crime investigations (AML, fraud, securities).
• Strong understanding of US regulatory requirements (BSA/AML, Patriot Act, SEC/FINRA).
• Ability to identify and escalate market manipulation or suspicious trading.
• Proficiency with transaction monitoring systems and case management tools.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and SAR-writing skills.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Google Sheets or MS Excel, including pivot tables and filters.
• Working knowledge of domestic and international payment systems.

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Stock Options
• Health Benefits
• New Hire Home-Office Setup: USD 500
• Monthly Stipend: USD 150 via Brex Card