About Payoneer

Founded in 2005, Payoneer is the global financial platform that removes friction from doing business across borders, with a mission to connect the world’s underserved businesses to a rising global economy. We’re a community with over 2,500 colleagues all over the world, working to serve customers, and partners in over 190 countries and territories.

By taking the complexity out of the financial workflows–including everything from global payments and compliance to multi-currency and workforce management, to providing working capital and business intelligence–we give businesses the tools they need to work efficiently worldwide and grow with confidence.

The Senior FIU (SAR/STR) Analyst will be part of the New York Compliance team and report directly to the FIU Team Lead. The FIU team handles all cases escalated by the Risk Investigations team, covering global reporting requirements.

• Review and investigate cases escalated by the Risk Investigations team to identify potential Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, Fraud, Tax Evasion, etc.

• Write and review Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR/STR) for FinCEN and other applicable agencies globally.

• Stay updated on regulatory changes and emerging AML typologies to ensure quality reporting.

• Maintain accurate and thorough recordkeeping/logs, reflecting outcomes of investigations (decision to create or not create a SAR/STR).

• Propose procedure and investigation enhancements to improve SAR/STR investigation quality.

• Support data requests related to regulatory, testing, and audit responses.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (CAMS, CFCS certifications or similar)

• Minimum 3+ years of SAR/STR writing experience in Financial Crimes Investigations / Suspicious Activity Reporting

• FinTech or payments experience is a plus but not required

• Strong research, analytical, and investigative skills, including familiarity with public record research and database tools

• Comprehensive understanding of relevant regulatory requirements

• Ability to multitask while maintaining high attention to detail

• Ability to handle highly confidential information

• Strong communication and writing skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Eligible to work/live in NYC

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance (individual plan 100% covered) and FSA

• 401K with employer match

• Fitness reimbursement

• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave

• Learning and development opportunities

• Fun office culture with supportive leadership

• Exciting social events, including happy hours, birthday celebrations, and Friday lunches

• Community engagement opportunities

• Relaxed dress code

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In accordance with New York City Law, below is the annual base salary range for this position. Actual annual base salary is based on, but not limited to: experience, education, professional licenses, location and business needs. The position is eligible for health insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k plan, paid-time off, and sick (and where applicable safe) leave. This position is also eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.

The Payoneer Ways of Working 

Act as our customer’s partner on the inside Learning what they need and creating what will help them go further. 

Do it. Own it. Being fearlessly accountable in everything we do. 

Continuously improve Always striving for a higher standard than our last. 

Build each other up Helping each other grow, as professionals and people. 

If this sounds like a business, a community, and a mission you want to be part of, apply today.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. Payoneer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment no matter your race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please speak to the recruiter managing the role for any adjustments. Decisions about requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.