Identity & Trust Investigation Specialist II

Job DescriptionAt Remitly we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access move and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011 we’ve tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally providing secure simple and reliable ways to manage their money ensuring true peace of mind. Whether it's supporting loved ones back home growing a business across continents or pursuing new opportunities abroad we're not just here to move money we're here to move our global customers forward.About the RoleRemitly is looking for an Investigation Specialist II to play a critical role in shaping and scaling our fraud and scam prevention this role you'll go beyond surface-level signals diving deep into complex data patterns fraud MOs and emerging scam behaviors across products platforms and geographies.You’ll work alongside a high-performing team of fraud and scam specialists collaborating closely with partners in product engineering analytics and compliance. Your investigations and insights will directly inform the strategies that protect our customers and strengthen our global risk detection and prevention capabilities. You will report directly to the Senior Manager Identity and Trust Investigations within the Fraud Program Team. This role is eligible for hybrid working.You WillLead deep-dive investigations into fraud and scam activity identifying trends root causes and emerging threats.Provide actionable intelligence that improves fraud rules models and operational processes.Write and tune fraud rules to prevent scaling fraud activityContribute to program strategy by proactively identifying gaps proposing improvements and informing roadmap priorities.Support incident response efforts during high-impact fraud events.Help operationalize scalable investigative frameworks and contribute to global process improvements.Use basic SQL skills and data visualization to analyze large datasetsPromote data-driven decision-making by delivering recommendations across multiple departments in risk preventionLead projects and provide support on various risk initiatives such as diving deep on scam patterns performing QAs reviewing SOPs or collecting insight from external resourcesYou HaveBachelors degree financial crimes related certifications (CFE CFCS etc.) or equivalent experience2 years of experience in fraud prevention within the payments banking or technology domainInvestigation and data analysis skillsComfortable handling analyzing and manipulating large data for risk analysisProficient in Excel (can perform complex functions) and Google WorkspaceUnderstanding of common fraud (account takeover stolen information etc.) and scam (elder abuse romance scams etc.) typologiesComfortability working with team members in different locations and timezones.Occasionally you will be asked to provide your support during non-business hours when we are experiencing an acute attack. This role is exempt from overtime pay.Basic SQL experience is preferredCompensation DetailsThe starting base salary range for this position is $65000 - $75000. In Canada Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity is part of our total compensation plan. Your recruiter can share more information about medical benefits offered as well as other financial benefits and total compensation components offered with this role.Our BenefitsFour weeks vacationHealth BenefitsMental Health & Family Forming BenefitsEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Life Insurance & DisabilityContinuing education and travel benefitsOur Connected Work Culture : Driving Innovation TogetherAt Remitly we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our Connected Work Culture fosters dynamic in-person collaboration where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster. For corporate team members we have an in-office expectation of at least 50% of the time monthly typically achieved by coming in three days a week. This creates consistent meaningful overlap that supports team norms and business needs. Managers also have the flexibility to set higher expectations based on their teams specific needs. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships fueling creativity and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.Equal Employment OpportunityWe are committed to nondiscrimination across our global organization and in all of our business operations. Employment is determined based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race creed color religion sex gender identification and expression marital status military status or status as an honorably discharge / veteran pregnancy (including a womans potential to get pregnant pregnancy-related conditions and childbearing) sexual orientation age (40 and over) national origin ancestry citizenship or immigration status physical mental or sensory disability (including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal) HIV / AIDS or hepatitis C status genetic information status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence sexual assault or stalking or any other protected class as established by law.Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Key SkillsFood Safety,Suspicious Activity,Financial Crimes,Administrative Hearings,Ofac,SAR,Public Safety,Law Enforcement,Due Diligence,AML,Criminal History,escalate,Procedures,SubpoenasEmployment TypeFull-TimeExperience RequiredyearsVacancy1Monthly Salary65000 - 75000 #J-18808-Ljbffr