Who We Are Is What We Do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator's top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Summary

The FinCrime Compliance Specialist will safeguard the company's operations against financial crime, ensure compliance with global regulatory standards, and mitigate risks related to money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes. You will be responsible for implementing and monitoring compliance programs, conducting risk assessments, and investigating suspicious activities to protect Deel's customers and business. This role is central to Deel's mission of simplifying global employment while maintaining the highest standards of security, compliance, and integrity.

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze financial transactions to detect and report suspicious activity and potential financial crime risks.
Develop, implement, and maintain compliance programs and procedures in line with local and international regulations.
Conduct thorough investigations and assessments of potential financial crime risks and work with relevant teams to resolve issues.
Stay up-to-date with evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices, ensuring Deel's compliance programs remain effective and current.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., legal, operations, risk management) to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
Prepare and file regulatory reports as required by relevant authorities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Criminal Justice, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience in financial crime compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), fraud prevention, or related roles.
Strong understanding of global financial crime regulations (e.g., AML, KYC, sanctions).
Experience with transaction monitoring systems and investigation processes.
Familiarity with risk assessment techniques and compliance risk management.
Proficiency in regulatory reporting and filing suspicious activity reports (SARs).
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in identifying and investigating risks.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues clearly.
Problem-solving and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams.
AML certifications (e.g., CAMS) and proficiency in English required; additional languages a plus.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Some things you'll enjoy

Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

At Deel, we're an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.

Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.

Deel will provide accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team via this link and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation. If you have difficulty accessing the form, please email at [HIDDEN TEXT].

As part of our hiring process, we primarily rely on interviews and role-related assessments. In limited cases, we may also consider informal background information relevant to the role, in line with our privacy and fairness obligations.

This application process does utilise Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT) and AI systems to assist in evaluating candidates based on experience level, technical skills and qualifications. As a fully remote company, we also utilise AI-powered deepfake and fraud detection technologies to verify the authenticity of candidate identities and interactions during assessments and interviews. This processing is conducted in compliance with applicable Data Protection, AI Governance and Labour Laws. We ensure human oversight is maintained in all final hiring decisions. Your personal data is not used to train AI models. For more information on how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

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FinCrime Investigation Unit Specialist