Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Investigate and evaluate financial risks associated with the kiosk network and platform operations.

• Monitor and regulate activities that are considered high-risk.

• Review and analyze alerts from transaction monitoring for potentially suspicious behavior.

• Escalate and document findings in accordance with BSA/AML regulations.

• Conduct Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) reviews.

• Screen customers and transactions against OFAC and other sanctions lists.

• Prepare and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and other necessary regulatory documents accurately and punctually.

• Utilize blockchain analytics tools to trace cryptocurrency transactions and evaluate counterparty risk.

• Maintain regular communication with regulators and auditors regarding risk monitoring, controls, and prioritization strategies.

• Report on the organization's risk-mitigation performance and highlight actionable trends for leadership.

• Analyze internal data, systems, and processes to ensure compliance with AML regulations and program requirements.

• Suggest improvements where compliance deficiencies are identified.

• Keep updated on AML/BSA regulations, FinCEN guidance, and compliance requirements specific to cryptocurrency.

• Undertake additional compliance responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Practical experience in AML, BSA compliance, fraud investigation, or a similar financial-crime role.

• Experience within a fintech, money services business (MSB), exchange, or financial institution is highly beneficial.

• Strong grasp of AML/BSA regulations, KYC/CDD requirements, and sanctions screening (OFAC).

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and consistently meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced setting.

• Keen attention to detail with the ability to identify patterns and inconsistencies.

• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.

• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong time management, organizational skills, and independent problem-solving capabilities.

• Familiarity with blockchain analytics or transaction monitoring platforms, such as Chainalysis, Elliptic, or similar tools.

• Must currently reside in Latin America (LATAM) or Europe.

• Must complete the 1-minute video question as part of the application process.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary in USD — consistently paid every month.

• 10 paid vacation days each year.

• All U.S. federal holidays off.

• Fully remote work opportunity from anywhere in LATAM or Europe.

• Genuine exposure to a rapidly growing cryptocurrency business.

• Opportunities for growth as the client’s compliance function evolves.

• Supportive and collaborative culture through Veta Virtual and the client.