Compliance, International Investigations Associate

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

📋 Description

• Take full ownership of comprehensive investigations related to complex AML/CFT issues, from the initial alert review or referral through to case development, resolution, and submission of SARs/STRs to the appropriate FIUs.

• Perform delegated MLRO reviews of Suspicious Transaction Reports and Suspicious Activity Reports prior to submission.

• Spearhead proactive investigations leveraging transaction data, on-chain activities, trading behavior, cross-functional intelligence, and OSINT.

• Generate actionable intelligence to guide escalations, regulatory reporting, enhancements to controls, and improvements in detection and investigation processes.

• Collaborate with Country MLROs, local compliance teams, operations teams, and other stakeholders on high-risk issues, information exchange, and investigation strategy.

• Partner with law enforcement agencies and external entities concerning suspicious activity reporting, information requests, and intelligence sharing.

• Enhance investigation quality through thorough case reviews, structured feedback, and contributions to policies, procedures, training, and program development.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in conducting and reviewing complex financial crime investigations in the crypto sector.

• Familiarity with both retail and institutional transactions, including spot trading and derivatives.

• Proven experience in preparing, reviewing, and filing SARs/STRs.

• In-depth knowledge of multi-jurisdictional AML/CTF regulatory requirements and reporting expectations.

• Conduct data-driven investigations utilizing SQL, blockchain analytics tools, and other research methodologies.

• Capability to produce clear, structured long-form reports suitable for technical, compliance, leadership, and cross-functional audiences.

• Experience in identifying financial crime typologies and contributing to proactive investigations.

• Ability to responsibly utilize generative AI under human oversight.

• Must reside in the UK.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for equity.

• Bonus potential.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance provision.

• Vision insurance availability.

• Quarterly in-person working sessions ("surges").

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• Free compatible screen reader provided.