Enhanced Due Diligence Investigations Analyst
Gusto · Denver, CO - Hybrid; New York, NY - Hybrid; San Francisco, CA - Hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Workplace
Hybrid
About the role
Gusto is seeking a Senior Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Investigations Analyst to join their Financial Crime Compliance program as an individual contributor. The role involves conducting complex due diligence reviews for high-risk customers, evaluating layered entity structures, and utilizing human judgment alongside AI-enabled tools to mitigate financial crime and regulatory risks. Candidates will perform onboarding and ongoing monitoring tasks while helping to maintain platform integrity for small businesses nationwide.
Key requirements
- 5+ years of experience conducting enhanced due diligence, AML investigations, KYC, customer due diligence, or similarly deep investigative or research-driven work
- Strong investigative writing skills with the ability to independently summarize highly complex fact patterns and risk assessments
- Excellent research and analytical skills, including comfort working with large volumes of information
- Extensive experience conducting open-source research and adverse media analysis
- Deep familiarity with regulatory expectations related to EDD, SAR reporting, and customer due diligence
- Ability to apply sound, independent judgment in ambiguous or higher-risk scenarios
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, comfortable managing multiple complex cases simultaneously
- Experience using AI-enabled tools as part of day-to-day investigative workflows, including refining prompts and validating outputs
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Experience mentoring or providing structured feedback to junior investigators
Who should apply
An experienced compliance professional with a background in investigative research who excels at handling complex risk profiles, utilizing AI tools in daily workflows, and mentoring junior team members.
Key skills
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