Investigator II, FIU

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About the position

Within eBay Commerce Inc. (eCI), the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) plays a critical role in executing the company’s Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and AML compliance program. The team conducts advanced financial crime investigations, identifies emerging typologies, and ensures compliance with regulatory expectations including the BSA and USA PATRIOT Act. The FIU’s mission is to safeguard eBay’s marketplace through expert investigation, analytical excellence, and a deep commitment to ethical, compliant business practices – ensuring that commerce remains safe, transparent, and trustworthy worldwide! As an Investigator II, you will play a critical role in protecting the integrity of eBay’s platform and ensuring compliance with AML and CTF obligations. You will conduct complex investigations, analyze transactional activity, and prepare SARs that meet regulatory standards. In addition, you will provide mentorship and light supervision to 2–3 Investigator I’s, helping to develop their investigative and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead moderate to complex financial crime investigations.
  • Identify suspicious activity through data analysis and behavioral review.
  • Draft and file high-quality SARs that meet regulatory and internal standards.
  • Provide guidance, feedback, and mentorship to Investigator I’s on case quality and procedures.
  • Participate in process improvement and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Maintain a strong personal book of work while balancing leadership duties (~80% casework / 20% mentorship).

Requirements

  • 4+ years of AML or financial crime investigation experience.
  • 3+ years of SAR drafting experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Advanced Excel proficiency
  • Strong understanding of BSA/AML/CTF regulations.
  • Proven analytical and written communication excellence.

Nice-to-haves

  • CAMS, CFE, or CFCS preferred.
  • SQL or query experience a plus.

Benefits

  • 401(k) eligibility
  • various paid time off benefits
  • PTO
  • parental leave
  • medical benefits
  • financial benefits
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