Senior Financial Crime Intelligence Analyst – Crypto

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

📋 Description

• Evaluate sanctions and watchlist screening alerts related to individuals and entities on pertinent lists.

• Oversee comprehensive financial crime investigations arising from transaction monitoring, Trade Surveillance, payment screening, blockchain analytics, and other triggers.

• Discover opportunities to enhance workflows and business processes through AI tools and automation.

• Handle escalations and provide mentorship to junior team members.

• Prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for submission to appropriate authorities.

• Collaborate closely with colleagues responsible for transaction monitoring systems.

• Identify and assess modifications to transaction monitoring rules.

• Proactively seek and escalate opportunities to improve the control environment.

• Present findings and suggestions to senior stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in crypto transaction monitoring within a regulated institution or digital asset environment.

• B2B experience is crucial.

• Experience in reviewing sanctions and watchlist screening alerts within a regulated institution or digital asset context.

• Proficiency in using tools such as Chainalysis, Elliptic, or TRM (or equivalent).

• Experience in utilizing AI tools and technologies to optimize processes, automate routine tasks, and enhance operational efficiencies.

• Strong understanding of AML/CTF regulations, financial crime typologies, and risk-based compliance frameworks.

• Experience in drafting and submitting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Familiarity with B2C environments is an advantage.

• Experience in both crypto and fiat transaction monitoring environments is beneficial.

• Blockchain-related investigative certifications are preferred but not mandatory.

• Knowledge of Trade Surveillance would be an asset.

• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving, and demanding environment with competing priorities.

• Ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy and manage changing priorities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive and equitable salary at every stage of your career.

• Flexible working hours, with a hybrid working model at its core.

• A culture centered around passionate, growth-oriented individuals.

• A flexible approach to vacation time.

• Opportunities for travel to our offices worldwide.

• An open and creative environment where you can contribute to shaping the future of BVNK, its culture, and its opportunities.