Compliance Manager – Monitoring & Investigations

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

📋 Description

• Lead and enhance the monitoring and investigation program for both fiat and on-chain activities.

• Take ownership of daily transaction monitoring for fiat and digital asset transactions, which includes reviewing alerts, escalating issues, and determining resolutions.

• Develop, refine, and document monitoring rules and scenarios based on risk evaluations, typologies, and emerging threats.

• Utilize blockchain analytics tools to evaluate wallet exposure, counterparty risks, and indicators of illicit finance.

• Monitor alert volumes, false-positive rates, and service level agreements (SLAs) to enhance efficiency and coverage.

• Establish and manage surveillance for trading activities in both primary and secondary markets, encompassing on-chain transfers, DEX/CEX activities, and OTC flows.

• Identify and investigate possible market abuse, including wash trading, spoofing, layering, front-running, pump-and-dump schemes, and insider trading.

• Work collaboratively with Engineering and Data teams on surveillance tools, data pipelines, and alert logic.

• Uphold reporting procedures, quality-control measures, and maintain audit-ready documentation.

• Assist with regulatory examinations, independent audits, and responses to inquiries from regulators.

• Collaborate with Legal, Product, Engineering, and Operations teams as the company continues to grow.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in financial crimes compliance, with substantial hands-on involvement in investigations, AML/BSA, and transaction monitoring.

• Proven experience with blockchain analytics tools such as Chainalysis (Reactor, KYT), TRM Labs, or Elliptic, and the capability to independently trace funds on-chain.

• In-depth understanding of the BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, FinCEN guidelines, and OFAC sanctions requirements.

• A strong history of writing high-quality SAR narratives and investigation reports.

• Excellent analytical capabilities and proficiency in working with large datasets to identify anomalous patterns.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package that may include salary, future token rights, and/or equity based on your preferences.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental coverage.

• Flexible vacation policy (PTO).

• A remote-first team spanning multiple countries.

• An opportunity to influence the company's vision, culture, and design practices.