Financial Crime Investigator

Overview

In this role you will support investigations of suspicious activity, gathering evidence and conducting OSINT research to document findings clearly. You’ll prepare precise reports and maintain records suitable for regulatory review, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve processes. As you grow, you’ll take on more ambiguous, high‑risk cases and help shape how the team detects and investigates financial crime. This is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to Klarna’s mission of a safe payments ecosystem with impactful, real-world cases.

Pay / Benefits

• equity rewards
• monthly health and wellness stipend
• life insurance
• medical insurance
• dental and vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Support investigations into suspicious activity with evidence gathering and OSINT techniques; document findings clearly for case reuse
• Prepare accurate, well-organised reports and maintain records that withstand regulatory scrutiny
• Collaborate with Fincrime and internal stakeholders to share insights and improve team workflows
• Identify and propose process improvements to optimize investigative workflows
• Grow into more complex, higher-risk cases and help shape the team’s approach to detection and investigation

Key requirements

• Experience in KYC, EDD, AML, fraud, compliance, or as an investigator in law enforcement with demonstrated impact
• Curiosity, attention to detail, and strong analytical instincts; ability to work under deadlines
• Strong written and verbal English communication; ability to explain reasoning clearly
• Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and grow into more complex casework
• Self-starter with ownership mindset; comfortable using OSINT techniques

• Natural curiosity
• Detail-oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication
• OSINT/open-source research
• Evidence gathering and investigative techniques
• Investigation reporting and documentation

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