Screening Adjudication Expert (Fintech)

Location: New York, United States

Salary: $116,310–$166,324 USD base pay, with potential equity, stipends, and benefits.

Company

Klarna is a fintech company providing digital payment and financial services.

What you will do

• Own the operational health of sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening for global operations and the US market.
• Manage outsourced-vendor and US partner-bank relationships, including escalations, quality control, and operational alignment.
• Review complex alerts and investigations, applying name-matching methodology and contextual analysis.
• Manage Section 314(a) submissions, perform four-eyes reviews, and ensure accuracy and compliance with FinCEN deadlines.
• Design and implement process improvements with Product and Tech teams, including AI and automation initiatives.
• Maintain SOPs, monitor SLAs, and coordinate with Compliance, Legal, and MLRO stakeholders on regulatory developments.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in US sanctions screening, PEP, or adverse media investigations within fintech, banking, or another regulated financial institution.
• Experience across at least two screening disciplines and strong knowledge of OFAC regulations and US sanctions frameworks.
• Familiarity with Section 314(a) of the USA PATRIOT Act and FinCEN information-sharing obligations; hands-on execution experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with screening and case-management tools such as World-Check, LexisNexis, Fircosoft, or equivalent.
• Ability to manage competing regulatory deadlines, document audit trails, and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Experience driving process improvements and adopting AI-assisted or automated compliance tools.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of EU, UN, and UK sanctions regimes, AML/CTF requirements, and customer lifecycle risk frameworks.
• Experience working with a partner bank or regulated financial institution.
• Experience supporting audits or regulatory examinations.
• CGSS, CAMS-FCI, CAMS, or equivalent certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive workplace committed to equal employment opportunities and a diverse workforce.
• Compensation may include equity rewards and monthly health and wellness stipends.
• Benefits include life insurance and medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process.