Financial Crime Investigator (Fintech)

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Company

Klarna is a fintech company building an everyday finance network that serves over 120 million consumers across 26 countries.

What you will do

• Support investigations into suspicious activity by gathering evidence and applying open-source and internal research techniques.
• Document findings clearly and prepare accurate reports that support decision-making and regulatory scrutiny.
• Maintain detailed case records and collaborate with stakeholders across financial crime and other internal teams.
• Identify process improvements and help turn effective ideas into practical proposals.
• Progress toward handling more ambiguous, higher-risk cases and contributing to investigative practices.

Requirements

• Experience in KYC, EDD, AML, fraud, compliance, or law-enforcement investigations, with demonstrated impact.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to work accurately under deadlines, ask questions, and challenge inconsistencies respectfully.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills are required.
• Self-starter mentality, ownership, openness to feedback, and ability to learn quickly.
• Comfort using OSINT techniques for investigations.

Nice to have

• Degree in Finance, Law, Business, Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Interest in AI-assisted investigative tools.
• A notable investigation, case, or project to discuss during the application process.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on exposure to live, high-stakes financial crime cases from the start.
• Collaboration with experienced investigators and opportunities for rapid professional growth.
• Work focused on protecting the integrity of a global payments ecosystem.
• Total compensation may include equity rewards, health and wellness stipends, and life, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV in English.