Compliance & Fraud Analyst

Who We Are

In todays economy an increasing number of workers are choosing to freelance. By 2027 half the U.S. workforce will be independent contractors. Yet there is no system of record for this vast self-employed community and the legions of businesses that increasingly rely on it. A new paradigm is needed to accommodate the future of work that is suddenly no longer in the future. That is what Wingspan is building.

Wingspan is the first payroll platform designed specifically for independent contractors and their businesses. We make onboarding payments and compliance easy for flexible workforces of all sizes. Whether youre a one-person business or a large enterprise Wingspan has you covered.

Were a Series B startup based in NYC with backing from some of the best VCs and operators around including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and the CEOs and founders of Warby Parker Harrys Allbirds Invision and Flatiron Health.

Now were hiring for you: an ambitious individual ready to help build design and take us to the next level.

Are you ready to be part of a team redefining the future of work Apply now!

Impact of the Role

As a Compliance & Fraud Analyst you will play a key role within Wingspans Banking Compliance & Fraud Operations sub team. You will help ensure the integrity of Wingspans financial ecosystem by managing KYC and KYB onboarding transaction monitoring sanctions screening and fraud detection processes.

Your mission is to maintain a secure and compliant platform that protects both our customers and our banking partners. You will collaborate with Product Engineering and Legal teams to identify risks resolve compliance escalations and improve operational workflows.

This role is central to Wingspans risk management framework and ensures that we meet our obligations under regulatory programs such as BSA/AML while maintaining an efficient automated and audit-ready operation.

What Youll Do

• Manage KYC onboarding compliance review queues AML transaction monitoring and ledger reconciliation.
• Participate in the development and enhancement of internal policies and procedures related to AML and fraud prevention.
• Handle all technical compliance escalations from the support team related to payments and platform issues.
• Optimize and improve screening and alerting systems to reduce false positives and enhance the detection of suspicious behavior.
• Handle bank compliance requests manage complaints and maintain strong relationships with banking partners.
• Gather and analyze data on technical escalations and manual operational tasks to identify patterns inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Conduct data-driven reviews of KYC onboarding compliance review queues AML transaction monitoring.

Qualifications

• Worked in other FinTechs or innovative financial institutions with prior experience in BSA/AML regulations and financial crime compliance.
• 2-3 years of experience in KYC compliance review transaction monitoring and surveillance investigations in AML counter-terrorism anti-bribery and anti-fraud.
• Experience reviewing alerts conducting case investigations and drafting/filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Ability to make risk-based decisions with current (and sometimes limited) information.

Requirements

• Work Experience: 3 years working directly for SaaS or fintech companies in compliance and fraud operations
• Process Improvement: Demonstrated initiatives in streamlining support efficiency through documentation and internal processes.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team collaborating effectively with colleagues.
• Early-Stage Mentality: Ability to navigate complex challenges and remain confident in a rapidly changing fast-paced environment.
• Analytical Ability: Strong analytical skills to investigate complex technical issues identify patterns and propose solutions.
• Customer Issue Resolution: Effective and efficient resolution of customer issues is critical for this role.

Compensation

• We understand that each candidate brings a unique combination of skills experience and qualifications to the table which is why we tailor our compensation packages based on factors such as expertise years of experience certifications and other factors.

• Join us in our mission to innovate and excel knowing that you will be valued and recognized for your job-related knowledge skills and experience. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards are designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally as we work together to shape the future of our industry.

Perks & Benefits

• Unlimited vacation
• Competitive stock option package
• $300 one-time WFH stipend
• Top of the line 14 Macbook Pro
• Travel stipend for team off-sites
• Medicover Sports Membership

**We appreciate candidates who are open and honest about what theyre looking for so we can ensure its a fit on both sides.**

Wingspan does not accept agency-provided resumes from recruitment firms we do not partner with and any unsolicited resumes sent to our job-related emails or staff will not result in charges to Wingspan.

At Wingspan we are an equal opportunity employer passionately dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We wholeheartedly believe that embracing diversity of perspectives and backgrounds is essential to building the best products and providing delightful experiences for our users and team members. We are proud to maintain an environment free from discrimination retaliation and harassment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age ancestry ethnicity marital status pregnancy disability genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or ordinance. As we strive for excellence we are committed to ensuring fair employment practices and business dealings and rejecting any form of discrimination or retaliation. These protections and commitments extend to all management practices and decisions including recruitment and hiring appraisal systems promotions training and career development programs. Consistent with these obligations Wingspan also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs observances and practices.

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Join us in our mission to create a company and products we love as we celebrate our diverse workforce and promote an inclusive work environment that drives innovation and success.