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Sanctions FIU Investigator

Meta
Washington, DC$147k–$210kPosted Jul 26, 2026
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Sanctions FIU Investigator

Meta Washington, DC

Sanctions FIU Investigator

Meta Washington, DC 1 week ago 124 applicants

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$147,000.00/yr - $210,000.00/yr Meta is seeking a highly-organized, candidate with demonstrated accuracy in investigative documentation and data analysis with sound judgment and significant Sanctions Compliance experience to join the Meta FinTech Compliance Sanctions Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) as a Sanctions FIU Investigator. In addition to having an extensive investigative and analytical background, Meta is seeking an investigator who has experience communicating investigative findings in writing and verbally to technical and non-technical stakeholders, experience conducting both open source and alert-driven investigations, and is comfortable navigating a variety of internal systems and tools. You will assess and analyze large amounts of data in order to identify sources of potential threats and abuses, operate independently while managing shifting priorities and deadlines, and proactively collaborate with teams across the company.

Sanctions FIU Investigator Responsibilities:

  • Conduct investigations involving large amounts of data across a variety of global sanctions programs
  • Draft detailed case narratives documenting your investigative work and highlighting the sanctions and compliance risk identified through the investigation
  • Present to leadership on the results of investigations and the sanctions/compliance risk identified
  • Apply analytical skills to complex information sets in order to make logical and supported recommendations
  • Support and advise on a variety of projects to improve the Sanctions Compliance Program
  • Develop cross-functional partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders in order to enhance investigative processes and minimize risk
  • Produce timely and accurate management reports to assist decision-making processes within the team and cross functionally
  • Monitor trends and patterns across Meta platforms to identify potential risk and take appropriate action mitigate risk
  • Work collaboratively with a dynamic group of cross-functional stakeholders including, but not limited to, Legal, Operations, Product, Engineering, Finance and Marketing
  • Interact with other teams to continually drive sanctions investigative innovation and compliance
  • Interact with Management and cross-functional partners to raise awareness of Sanctions Compliance related trends, emerging issues, remedial actions or potential enhancements impacting the Sanctions Compliance Program
  • Investigate complex cases and conduct analysis of potential threats that may manifest on Meta platforms
  • Independently manage multiple analyses at once while effectively prioritizing time
  • Work with graphic and sensitive content on a regular basis
  • Work independently under high-pressure situations and make sound decisions with limited supervision

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of professional experience in Sanctions Compliance investigations, AML Compliance investigations, law enforcement investigations or intelligence
  • Experience with proactive investigations that did not originate from an automated alert
  • Experience with sensitive issues that include graphic violence, a variety of religious and political views, and adult content
  • Subject matter knowledge of global sanctions regulations
  • Experience and inclination to protect highly confidential information
  • Demonstrated communication skills and experience tailoring the communication for the audience
  • Experience presenting investigative results to a broad audience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
  • BA/BS degree or equivalent
  • 4+ years of experience conducting Sanctions Compliance investigations for a regulatory agency, law enforcement agency or financial services
  • Analytical and investigative skills combined with knowledge to quickly assess large amounts of data in order to detect critical and credible information
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  • Experience conducting open source investigations and/or investigations on behalf of a technology company
  • Experience with SQL

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.

$147,000/year to $210,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

  • Seniority level

    Not Applicable

  • Employment type

    Full-time

  • Job function

    Other, Information Technology, and Management

  • Industries

    Technology, Information and Internet

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