Financial Crimes Investigations Specialist, Predictions

Job Description: • Conduct cradle-to-grave investigations into complex financial crimes cases, including insider trading, market manipulation, fraud rings, and high-value suspicious activity tied to Predictions trading. • Perform secondary reviews of escalated alerts, applying risk-based judgment to make informed decisions on high-risk or ambiguous trading behaviors. • Lead trade surveillance reviews by analyzing transactional and behavioral data to identify unusual patterns, potential information asymmetry, or coordinated activity across accounts. • Research and connect activity across multiple users, accounts, and data sources to uncover hidden relationships and networks engaged in suspicious trading. • Draft and file Suspicious Activity Reports, Continuing Activity Reports, and regulatory filings with clear, well-supported narratives. • Respond to regulatory inquiries and law enforcement requests with precision, ensuring timely and accurate documentation. • Review high-risk transactions, including wire activity, ensuring alignment with internal controls and compliance standards. • Mentor other investigators and contribute to process improvements, training, and initiatives that strengthen our Financial Crimes Operations program. Requirements: • At least 3 years of experience in Financial Services, Trading, Government, or a regulated gaming environment • Experience conducting financial crimes, fraud, or anti-money laundering investigations, including drafting Suspicious Activity Reports • Exposure to trade surveillance, market abuse investigations, or monitoring within financial markets such as equities, derivatives, or prediction-style markets • Familiarity with insider trading typologies, market manipulation risks, and behavioral indicators within trading environments • Strong understanding of laws and regulations related to financial crimes, with the ability to apply risk-based decision-making in complex scenarios • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and explain complex findings to diverse stakeholders • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google tools • CAMS or Certified Fraud Examiner designation preferred, with the ability to obtain and maintain required licenses. Benefits: • bonus • equity