Gusto
Enhanced Due Diligence Investigations Analyst
$89K–$136K
Denver, CO - Hybrid +3 · Full-time · Posted Oct 13, 2026
- Location
- Denver, CO - Hybrid
New York, NY - Hybrid
San Francisco, CA - Hybrid
Denver, CO - Hybrid - Experience
- 5+ years conducting enhanced due diligence, AML investigations, KYC, customer due diligence, or similarly deep investigative or research-driven work.
About the job
Conduct complex enhanced due diligence investigations of high-risk customers, assess financial crime and reputational risks, and recommend onboarding, monitoring, or exit actions.
What you'll do
- Research and assess customer identity, ownership, source of funds and wealth, adverse media, sanctions, PEP exposure, and other risk indicators; document findings and draft SARs when appropriate.
- Resolve EDD-related alerts and complex KYC reviews, making risk-based recommendations and escalating issues as needed.
- Use and critically review AI-enabled investigative tools; improve workflows and mentor junior analysts.
What they ask for
- Strong investigative writing, research, and analytical skills, including open-source research and adverse media analysis.
- Deep familiarity with regulatory expectations for EDD, SAR reporting, and customer due diligence.
- Independent judgment in ambiguous, higher-risk scenarios; strong organization and attention to detail managing multiple cases.
- Experience using AI-enabled tools in investigative workflows, including prompt refinement and output validation.
Nice to have
- CAMS or other relevant compliance certifications.
- Experience mentoring or providing structured feedback to junior investigators.
Pay
$89,165/yr - $112,942/yr USD base salary (Denver); $110,640/yr -$136,456/yr USD base salary (New York/San Francisco)
AI focus
Use AI-enabled tools for issue spotting, alert triage, research, and documentation; refine prompts and validate AI-generated work while maintaining human judgment and following AI policies and data protection standards.
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