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Operating within established operating frameworks and investigative templates, you will clear routine screening alerts, assemble structured case packages for Enforcement review, and escalate novel fraud vectors or complex corporate entities to Senior High Risk Analysts.\nKey Responsibilities\nIDV & CIP Escalation Review: Review and disposition Tier-2 identity verification escalations referred by front-line onboarding analysts. Investigate flagged accounts exhibiting synthetic identity traits, digital document manipulation, device/IP anomalies, or unverified registration data against established risk rubrics.\n Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Execution: Perform structured EDD investigations on elevated-risk traders. Collect, review, and evaluate baseline financial documentation to verify identity legitimacy and account eligibility.\nInvestigative Case Packaging: Compile clear, evidence-based case files summarizing identity telemetry, document discrepancies, and risk rationales. Submit structured findings to Senior Analysts, Compliance, and Enforcement teams for account restrictions, suspensions, or closure.\nTriage & Senior Escalation: Identify high-complexity scenarios, such as organized multi-account fraud rings, highly layered entity structures, or emergent attack vectors, and route them with complete preliminary findings to the Senior High Risk Trader Onboarding Analyst.\nAudit Trail & Record Governance: Maintain precise, audit-ready case notes and rationale logs in internal case management systems to satisfy QA benchmarks and internal compliance audits.\nWorkflow Feedback: Identify recurring friction points, false-positive trends, and operational bottlenecks within EDD workflows, providing actionable data to Senior Analysts to help refine templates and SOPs.\nRequired Qualifications and Key Competencies\n Experience: 1-3 years of direct operational experience in AML/KYC, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), financial crime investigations, or fraud operations within fintech, digital brokerage, or a regulated financial institution.\n IDV & Risk Tool Fluency: Working knowledge of modern identity verification platforms (e.g., Persona, Jumio, Veriff, Onfido) and screening databases (e.g., LexisNexis, World-Check, ComplyAdvantage).\nInvestigative Rationale & Writing: Strong written communication skills, with a track record of authoring concise, objective, and defensible case narratives.\nAdherence to Established Frameworks: High operational discipline and sound judgment to evaluate qualitative risk signals within structured SOPs, knowing precisely when and how to escalate edge cases.\nAttention to Detail: Acute visual and analytical attention to detail to spot minor indicators of document alteration, metadata inconsistencies, and synthetic identity markers.\nAsynchronous Collaboration: Ability to manage high-priority investigation queues independently and partner cross-functionally across remote compliance, legal, and operational teams.\nClear Communication & Collaboration: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to accurately document case notes, clearly summarize issues for escalation, and collaborate effectively within a remote team environment.\nCompany Culture & Perks\nTopstep is an engaging working environment that ranges from fully remote to hybrid. We foster a culture of collaboration by keeping cameras on during meetings and maintaining a robust Slack environment for communication. \nSeven Company-paid Holidays and generous Family Leave. Paid time off is front-loaded.\nCompetitive 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance are offered for full-time employees. \nVacations are encouraged with a bonus for taking 5 consecutive days. Topstep offers a food and groceries budget and contributes towards health and wellness. \nNew Hire Base Salary Range\n$28.85 - $38.46 hourly.\nThe compensation offered will take into account the internal compensation structure and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.\nThis position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nTopstep is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are valued. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.\nInterested in the role? Apply today with your resume!\nThe collection, use, and handling of your data provided in response to this job posting is described further in our Privacy Policy. If you are a California resident, please review our California Notice at Collection. \nNotice of Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment and Hiring: Notice Pursuant to 775 ILCS 5/2-102(L). Topstep LLC uses artificial intelligence (\"AI\") in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. Examples include, but are not limited to, AI tools used to improve job descriptions, generate interview questions, draft communications, assist with scheduling, and source candidates, as well as AI features built into third-party platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor. Topstep will not use AI that has the effect of subjecting employees or applicants to discrimination on the basis of any protected class under the Illinois Human Rights Act.\nThe collection, use, and handling of your data provided in response to this job posting is described further in ourPrivacy Policy. 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