Analyst II, CDD

Want to help us help others? We’re hiring! 

GoFundMe is the world’s most powerful community for good, dedicated to helping people help each other. By uniting individuals and nonprofits in one place, GoFundMe makes it easy and safe for people to ask for help and support causes—for themselves and each other. Together, our community has raised more than $40 billion since 2010.

Join us! The GoFundMe team is searching for a skilled and passionate Analyst II to join our global Trust & Safety team. In this dynamic role, you will be required to operate at an impeccable level of consistency while mastering new techniques and technologies to ensure GoFundMe remains a safe place to give and receive donations online. 

Trust & Safety is an integral part of GoFundMe's business. It drives growth, builds and nurtures our brand, and ensures that we always do the right thing by our customers. We are at the front line of GoFundMe’s efforts to protect donors, fundraiser organizers, beneficiaries, and our company from financial crimes and abuse.

As a member of the Customer Due Diligence (CDD) team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality email support to ensure the authenticity of fundraisers, campaign organizers, and beneficiaries, as well as analyzing fundraisers for fraud and money laundering schemes, verifying identities and Know Your Customer/Business (KYC/B) information, and enforcing compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

The Job

• Apply established risk-based methodologies to review identity verification results and supporting documentation to confirm customer identity and authenticity of fundraisers and beneficiaries. 
• Conduct CDD and KYC reviews in accordance with internal policies and applicable regulatory requirements, supporting more complex reviews and escalations when appropriate.
• Perform sanctions and watchlist screening and assist in identifying Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), adverse media, or other higher-risk profiles.
• Review fundraiser, account, and transactional attributes for potential indicators of fraud, abuse, or financial crime and escalate concerns according to established procedures. 
• Conduct onboarding due diligence on organizations, including verification of entity information, ownership details, and supporting documentation where required.
• Document findings clearly and accurately in internal case management systems to support escalation decisions and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Payments Risk, Content Risk, Legal, Customer Care, and Compliance, to resolve due diligence inquiries
• Respond to customer inquiries related to identity verification and due diligence requirements while maintaining a positive user experience.
• Use familiarity with common fraud and financial crime risks observed on the platform to support effective identification and escalation of higher-risk cases.
• Support the team during crisis situations by setting up crisis monitoring protocols and proactively assisting affected customers and other stakeholders as needed.
• Stay informed on emerging financial crime trends relevant to social fundraising platforms.
• Provide technical guidance and quality feedback to analysts, supporting investigative consistency and adherence to team standards.
• Contribute to process improvements, system enhancements, and operational initiatives that strengthen the effectiveness and scalability of the CDD program.

You 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2-5 years experience working in the payments or compliance industry and knowledge about merchant processing behaviors.
• Knowledge of global customer due diligence, AML, CTF, sanctions, beneficial ownership requirements, Know Your Customer standards, and how these apply for a merchant and the wider financial ecosystem.
• Empathetic and customer-focused, with the ability to balance risk mitigation and positive user experience.
• Passionate about understanding of evolving requirements, industry guidance,with a proactive approach to staying current.
• Excel in individual metrics to adhere to Service Level Agreements and maintain strong quality standards while contributing to improving the team’s operational performance.
• Ability to work with ambiguity, thrive in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and quickly adapt to process and policy changes.
• Work well with a distributed global workforce and confidently maintain communication while working autonomously in a remote or hybrid environment.
• Detail-oriented, ambitious self-starter with strong ownership and accountability.
• Fast learner who takes initiative and follows through on tasks without sacrificing quality.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, with C1 English proficiency.
• Inquisitive and solution-oriented, with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Exemplify company core values and embody team culture.
• Adaptable to structured schedules and support coverage needs, including occasional holiday shifts as part of team operations.

Why you’ll love it here

• Make an Impact: Be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive difference in millions of lives every year.
• Innovative Environment: Work with a diverse, passionate, and talented team in a fast-paced, forward-thinking atmosphere.
• Collaborative Team: Join a fun and collaborative team that works hard and celebrates success together.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Holistic Support: Enjoy financial assistance for things like hybrid work, family planning, along with generous parental leave, flexible time-off policies, and mental health and wellness resources to support your overall well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Participate in learning, development, and recognition programs to help you thrive and grow.
• Commitment to DEI: Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion through ongoing initiatives and employee resource groups.
• Community Engagement: Make a difference through our volunteering program.

We live by our core values: impatient to be great, find a way, earn trust every day, fueled by purpose. Be a part of something bigger with us!

GoFundMe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that actively pursues candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, age, medical condition, mental or physical disability, or military or veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact us at accommodationrequests@gofundme.com. 

Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants:

Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or certain US privacy laws may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. Our full notice outlining how data will be processed as part of the application procedure for applicable locations is available here. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required. 

Learn more about GoFundMe:

We’re proud to partner with GoFundMe.org, an independent public charity, to extend the reach and impact of our generous community, while helping drive critical social change. You can learn more about GoFundMe.org’s activities and impact in their FY ‘25 annual report.

Our annual “Year in Help” report reflects our community’s impact in advancing our mission of helping people help each other.

For recent company news and announcements, visit our Newsroom.