This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North America.

📋 Description

• Conduct daily assessments and evaluations of fiat and cryptocurrency transaction monitoring alerts to detect any unusual or suspicious behaviors.

• Perform in-depth investigations into intricate user accounts and blockchain transactions.

• Compose investigative reports and prepare/file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with relevant regulatory authorities such as FinCEN.

• Utilize on-chain analytics tools to trace the flow of cryptocurrencies, pinpoint high-risk wallet interactions, and evaluate illicit finance risks.

• Support escalated KYC/KYB reviews, Enhanced Due Diligence, and screening for OFAC sanctions.

• Collaborate with the Chief Compliance Officer and compliance engineering to enhance transaction monitoring protocols and reduce false positives.

• Partner with customer support, engineering, and product teams to embed compliance controls within the Alpaca API ecosystem.

• Report directly to the Chief Compliance Officer at Alpaca Crypto LLC.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in AML, transaction monitoring, or financial crimes compliance at a cryptocurrency exchange, fintech company, or traditional financial institution.

• Strong comprehension of blockchain technology, digital assets, and the specific AML risks linked to the cryptocurrency sector.

• Solid knowledge of BSA/AML regulations, OFAC sanctions, and FinCEN guidelines pertaining to virtual currency.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data, identify connections across various platforms, and produce clear, concise investigative narratives.

• Practical experience with blockchain analytics tools and traditional fiat transaction monitoring services.

• High degree of self-motivation and capability to work efficiently in a rapid-paced, fully remote startup environment.

• Relevant industry certifications such as CAMS, CGSS, CCAS, or Chainalysis Reactor Certification are highly advantageous.