Lead SAR Control

Details

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.

The Community You Will Join:

Join Airbnb’s Payments Anti-Money Laundering (AML) team, playing a vital role in the Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Control function within the Transaction Monitoring and Investigative Reporting (TMIR) team. This team collaborates with cross-functional partners, including Compliance, Risk, and Product teams, to design and maintain controls for SAR filings globally. Together, we work to safeguard Airbnb’s Payments integrity while ensuring compliance with global regulatory frameworks.

The Difference You Will Make:

In this role, you will be responsible for evolving Airbnb’s transaction monitoring, case management, and SAR filing systems, driving improvements in operational quality control, and managing the reporting of SAR trends, risks, and issues. Success in this position will be measured by the quality and efficiency of the SAR control program, with key outcomes including a 95% confidence level in QA, improved detection of suspicious activity, and enhanced collaboration with internal stakeholders. You will work on optimizing Model features to reduce false positives and improve SAR filing processes.

A Typical Day:

• Collaborate with internal Payments teams to design and enhance controls for suspicious activity reports (SAR).
• Lead initiatives to improve the transaction monitoring and case management system, including the evolution of Model features.
• Conduct advanced investigations training and ensure due diligence procedures for SAR investigations are followed.
• Provide management reporting on SAR trends, risks, and operational issues across global payments entities.
• Review and ensure the quality of SAR filing processes through regular audits and quality assurance checks.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including Money Laundering Reporting Officers, Program Leads, and the Chief Compliance Officer, to review significant SAR cases and overall program metrics.

Your Expertise:

• 7+ years of experience in AML compliance, governance, risk management, or financial services.
• Strong understanding of AML regulations (BSA/AML, USA PATRIOT Act, FinCEN, OFAC, and other global frameworks).
• Proven experience in governance structures, compliance reporting, and senior leadership engagement.
• Familiarity with AML compliance technology, monitoring systems, and data analytics tools.
• Expertise in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and rules-based systems for suspicious activity detection.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related field; CAMS certification preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the location specified for this role.
• Travel requirements may apply based on business needs.

Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging:

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services, and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

How We'll Take Care of You:

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.