What are the responsibilities and job description for the BSA/AML Investigations Analyst position at Paysafe?
About Paysafe
Paysafe is a global payments platform powering the experience economy, with a strong focus on the iGaming, video gaming, e-commerce, retail, travel and hospitality sectors. With 30 years of expertise in payment technology, Paysafe helps businesses and consumers lift every experience through seamless, secure payment solutions, including card payments, digital wallets such as Skrill, eCash solutions like PaysafeCard, and a suite of local payment methods. With approximately 2,900 employees across 12 countries and annualized transactional volume of $167 billion in 2025, Paysafe connects people and businesses worldwide through innovative digital payment experiences.
Position Overview
The BSA/AML Investigations Analyst plays a critical role in supporting Skrill USA, Inc.’s compliance with BSA/AML, OFAC, and related regulatory obligations. The analyst conducts complex investigations into unusual, suspicious, or potentially illicit activity using a risk‑based approach and ensures timely and accurate regulatory reporting. This position operates in a hybrid work model.
Key Responsibilities
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Paysafe provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination of any kind. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Paysafe is a global payments platform powering the experience economy, with a strong focus on the iGaming, video gaming, e-commerce, retail, travel and hospitality sectors. With 30 years of expertise in payment technology, Paysafe helps businesses and consumers lift every experience through seamless, secure payment solutions, including card payments, digital wallets such as Skrill, eCash solutions like PaysafeCard, and a suite of local payment methods. With approximately 2,900 employees across 12 countries and annualized transactional volume of $167 billion in 2025, Paysafe connects people and businesses worldwide through innovative digital payment experiences.
Position Overview
The BSA/AML Investigations Analyst plays a critical role in supporting Skrill USA, Inc.’s compliance with BSA/AML, OFAC, and related regulatory obligations. The analyst conducts complex investigations into unusual, suspicious, or potentially illicit activity using a risk‑based approach and ensures timely and accurate regulatory reporting. This position operates in a hybrid work model.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive investigations into potential AML, CFT, fraud, OFAC, or other BSA-related violations and determine whether escalation or SAR filing is required.
- Prepare, draft, and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with accuracy and within required regulatory timeframes.
- Perform fraud referral escalation assessments and determine if regulatory filings are warranted.
- Prepare Unusual Activity Reports (UARs) for Payment Processing merchants and coordinate with sponsor banks on related decisions and filings.
- Conduct transaction monitoring reviews and assessments to evaluate unusual or high‑risk activity requiring escalation, enhanced due diligence, or SAR consideration.
- Assess system‑generated alerts, rules‑based scenarios, and triggered events to determine risk exposure and recommend next steps.
- Respond to regulatory, legal, and law enforcement inquiries, including subpoena investigations.
- Review, validate, and resolve OFAC screening escalations, match/no‑match determinations, and process blocked or rejected transactions.
- Conduct research and documentation in support of USA PATRIOT Act Section 314(b) information sharing.
- Maintain detailed case documentation compliant with internal policy and regulatory standards.
- Produce dashboards, metrics, and investigative reporting to support oversight and transparency.
- Participate in testing, quality reviews, control enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
- Provide AML/OFAC guidance to internal partners and assist with onboarding and training.
Required:
- Experience in AML, CFT, fraud, or SAR‑related investigations.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and decision‑making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a high‑volume, regulatory‑driven environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and investigative or case management tools.
- Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of relevant experience.
- CAMS or equivalent AML certification.
- Experience with third‑party KYC/EDD vendors or screening systems.
Paysafe provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination of any kind. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.