Compliance Analyst – Senior Compliance Analyst, Special Investigations

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

📋 Description

• Perform comprehensive investigations of intricate AML cases, ensuring meticulous analysis and compliance with regulatory standards, by examining blockchain transactions to trace and identify suspicious or illegal activities such as money laundering and other criminal acts.

• Analyze data to pinpoint process deficiencies and opportunities, collaborating with Compliance, Training, and other FIU stakeholders to recommend risk mitigation strategies and address process shortcomings.

• Assess AML transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting obligations for all applicable countries.

• Partner with external entities, including financial institutions, government agencies, and blockchain firms, to exchange intelligence and insights.

• Work closely with law enforcement, regulators, and legal teams to provide insights and evidence for criminal investigations.

• Keep updated on developments in the cryptocurrency sector, trends in financial crime, and regulatory changes to evaluate their impact on Transaction Monitoring.

• Facilitate team training and knowledge sharing, promoting a collaborative environment that emphasizes continuous learning and professional development.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3-5 years of substantial technical experience in BSA/AML investigations and operations related to financial crimes, transaction monitoring, and investigative roles.

• Proven understanding of BSA/AML, KYC regulations, and the implementation of risks and controls on a global scale.

• Strong grasp of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency protocols, and decentralized networks.

• Experience thriving in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Self-driven, critical thinker, and skilled at working independently as well as in a distributed team environment handling diverse tasks.

• Intuitive, highly ethical, and willing to question and challenge existing norms.

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, both verbal and written.

• Proficient in composing detailed investigative reports and conveying complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience working autonomously and collaborating with team members at all levels.

• Previous experience in a multinational or matrix organizational setting.

• Familiarity with commonly used transaction monitoring and reporting tools, such as Solidus Labs, Chainalysis, or Elliptic.

• Relevant certifications in blockchain technology, digital forensics, or financial crime investigations, such as CAMS or CFCS, are advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package.

• Learning and Development programs along with an education subsidy for employee growth and development.

• Various team-building initiatives and company events.

• Wellness and meal allowances.

• Comprehensive healthcare plans for employees and their dependents.

• More benefits that we are excited to share with you throughout the process!