Position Summary

We are looking to add a new team member to our Financial Intelligence Unit team function to support our rapidly growing company in assisting with conducting investigations,analysis of transactional data and conducting alert analysis to ensure suspicious activities and red flags are properly identified.

Why join Tipalti?

Tipalti is one of the world’s fastest-growing fintech companies. We free finance professionals to lead by modernizing the entire payables operation. We are a well-funded, late-stage start-up backed by high-profile investors. Our 2021 Series F funding round raised $270 million, valuing us at over $8.3 billion. With total funding of just over $550 million, and with more than 3000 global customers, Tipalti is one of the most valuable private fintech companies in the world.

At Tipalti, we pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, the quality of our product and the capabilities of our people. Tipaltians are passionate about the work they do, and keen to get the job done. Tipalti offers competitive benefits, a flexible workplace, career coaching, and an environment where diverse individuals can thrive and make an impact. Our culture ensures everyone checks their egos at the door and stands ready to reach for success together. 

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Conduct alert analysis and ensure red flags are properly identified
• Analyze transactional data, conduct internal and external research on subjects using a variety of research tools
• Complete investigation process based on suspicious activity alerts and manual referrals.  Ensure the relevant analysis is accurate, negative news is dispositioned, relevant analysis is accurate and sufficient and supporting documents are saved.
• Complete analysis of transnational information to identify risks, trends and potential suspicious activity
• Have experience with sanctions systems and a general understanding of what sanctions is
• Interface with staff to obtain information related to their client’s transaction activity.
• Finalize Suspicious Activity Referrals by collecting and reviewing supporting information.
• Generate FIU-related reports by performing query reports, and downloading analysis reports
• Ensure timely review of FIU cases by reviewing and inputting results of investigation into case management system
• Make recommendations based on investigation result and escalate alerts that warrant further investigation
• Report results from monitoring activities, as well as relevant metrics
• Identify and present findings on potentially suspicious activity to management by providing write-ups for SAR narrative section
• Establish effective working relationships with internal teams and client stakeholders
• Demonstrate an understanding of applicable AML laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Apply a working knowledge of and practical experience with transaction monitoring systems
• Articulate findings in a clear, concise manner that considers the client’s risk appetite
• Meet production targets and quality standards
• Maintaining a strong level of independence, organizational and time management skills with a high focus on attention to detail
• Understanding and applying procedures, including procedural changes throughout the engagement, into the investigation
• Other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned

About you 

• 1-3 years of FIU analysis experience preferably in the FinTech space or Banking space
• Strong understanding of the FinTech industry and our products/services
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized with excellent oral and written communication skills
• High level of enthusiasm, initiative, commitment, and professionalism
• Ability to make appropriate judgments and decisions with limited guidance
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and instill trust within the organization
• Previous experience with the following tools/platforms
  • Transaction monitoring systems such as GBG
  • Sanctions system such as LexisNexis
  • Ticketing systems such as ZenDesk
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Microsoft Excel) and Google Suite
• Ability to multitask is essential

Our benefits package includes:

• Hybrid working model that requires you to be in the Plano office on  Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
• Competitive salary and stock options
• Matching 401K
• Extended benefits, Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, AD&D, LTD
• 15 days of PTO
• Free lunch on office days
• Fresh fruit, snacks & drinks in office
• Phone/internet allowance 
• Regular company-wide social events
• Multiple ERG groups celebrating our diversity and creating an inclusive culture 

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