AML Financial Intelligence Unit Analyst, Interactive Brokers
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1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create technology to provide liquidity on better terms.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in law, business, finance, or accounting preferred or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or similar Compliance diploma or accreditation
- At least 2+ years’ experience in transaction monitoring for financial crimes, in particular with regard to domestic and international payment activities, preferably gained at a large broker or other financial institution with a European client base or an EU regulator
- Experience identifying red flags/typologies associated with financial crimes; experience using SQL (or similar) to query relevant activity is advantageous
- Good knowledge of local regulations and European Directives in connection with documenting risk-based decisions and conclusions regarding potentially suspicious activity
- Proven analytical skills, with strong attention to detail and direct experience escalating high-risk issues to management
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work in a small team as well as independently
What the job involves
- Operate as part of a team of AML professionals conducting ongoing surveillance and investigations on client activities, where applicable, supporting management with filing reports with local law enforcement and regulators
- Become proficient with the firm’s case management tool, IBKR360, to ensure that all monitoring and reporting activities are effectively documented in compliance with internal standards and regulatory expectations
- Execute a review of client profile and activity history to determine whether there is a reasonable and appropriate rationale for the identified transaction(s)
- Document concise and consistent risk-based rationale for alert/investigation conclusions in line with internal and regulatory requirements
- Perform work within the established timeframes and meet standards for Quality Assurance and Key Performance Indicator benchmarks
- Assist in responding to queries/addressing escalations received from the 1LOD; and,
- Assists in the development and implementation of work paper templates, documentation standards, and processes for knowledge sharing across regional teams
- Where required, assist management in responding to external requests for information from FIU activities and other ad-hoc obligations (e.g., collate MI Dashboards, support completion of program assessments and process enhancements, etc.)
- Communicating and working closely with regional surveillance partners and business stakeholders to enable the effective exchange of information needed to facilitate a consistent risk-based approach across IBKR’s multiple markets and operating entities
- Provide ongoing support to the in developing policies and procedures, executing Quality Assurance, facilitating escalations and feedback-loop
Our take
Interactive Brokers is an automated electronic broker, empowers users to analyse global stock markets, manage portfolios, and explore diverse investment assets. With a history spanning over 45 years, the company has thrived by adapting to evolving digital trading trends. Its comprehensive suite of services includes analytical tools, asset marketplaces, and seamless third-party integration, enhancing portfolio management capabilities.
Boasting over $11.6 billion in equity capital, Interactive Brokers remains at the forefront of industry innovation. The company has embraced the rising popularity of cryptocurrency, offering customers access to crypto trading through a partnership with Paxos Trust Company. This proactive approach reaffirms Interactive Brokers' position as a forward-thinking player in the ever-changing trading landscape.
Recently, Interactive Brokers expanded its trading hours for U.S. Treasury bonds to 22 hours a day, allowing global clients to trade during their local hours and quickly respond to market news. This extension reflects the company's commitment to flexibility and comprehensive service, meeting the diverse needs of clients in over 200 countries and territories.
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Company benefits
- Retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match
- Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits and company-paid medical healthcare premium
- Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
- Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
- Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
- Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
- Modern offices with multi-monitor setups
Company HQ
Greenwich, CT
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Leadership
Thomas Peterffy
(Chairman)Former computer programmer and architectural draftsman. They played a role in developing the first electronic trading platform for securities at the American Stock Exchange.
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