Analyst I, Edd (Fintech)

TL;DR

Analyst I, EDD (Fintech): Conducting high-quality investigative reviews on high-risk or complex cases, protecting donors, fundraiser organizers, beneficiaries, and the company from financial crimes and abuse with an accent on financial crime risk, including fraud, AML/CFT concerns, sanctions exposure, adverse media, and politically exposed persons (PEP) involvement. Focus on identifying unusual patterns, assessing associated risks, and determining appropriate investigative or escalation steps.

Location: Sydney, AU. Work well with a distributed global workforce and confidently maintain communication while working autonomously in a remote or hybrid environment. Adaptable to structured schedules and support coverage needs, including occasional holiday shifts as part of team operations.

Company

GoFundMe is the world’s most powerful community for good, dedicated to helping people help each other.

What you will do

• Conduct EDD reviews on high-risk customers, fundraisers, and organizations, applying judgment to assess financial crime risk.
• Evaluate fundraiser, account, and transactional activity to identify unusual patterns, assess associated risks, and determine appropriate investigative or escalation steps.
• Gather and analyze information from internal systems, open-source intelligence, and third-party data sources to support risk assessments and investigative conclusions.
• Document investigative findings clearly and comprehensively in internal case management systems to support defensible decision-making and audit requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to investigate cases and mitigate platform abuse.
• Provide high-quality written communication and occasional phone support to customers and stakeholders, balancing risk mitigation with a positive user experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in payments, financial crime, compliance, or a related risk function.
• Working knowledge of global Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) frameworks, AML/CFT, sanctions screening, and financial crime risk management.
• Analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to assess complex or ambiguous information and form reasoned conclusions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment when handling higher-risk or sensitive cases.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, with C1 English proficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive difference in millions of lives every year.
• Work with a diverse, passionate, and talented team in a fast-paced, forward-thinking atmosphere.
• Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Enjoy financial assistance for things like hybrid work, family planning, along with generous parental leave, flexible time-off policies, and mental health and wellness resources to support your overall well-being.
• Participate in learning, development, and recognition programs to help you thrive and grow.
• Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion through ongoing initiatives and employee resource groups.