AML Investigator for cryptocurrency brokerage detecting and investigating suspicious activities globally. Collaborating with compliance teams to ensure regulatory standards are met while protecting the firm from illicit activities.
Responsibilities
Conduct end-to-end, complex investigations into flagged alerts, suspicious activity, and regulatory inquiries related to cryptocurrency and fiat transactions.
Utilise blockchain analytics tools to trace the flow of digital assets, identify counterparties, and build a comprehensive narrative of the activity.
Identify emerging financial crime risks, patterns, and typologies specific to the virtual asset space.
Draft and file high-quality Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) or Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs) with the relevant financial intelligence unit in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring all regulatory standards are met.
Prepare detailed reports and summaries of investigative findings for internal stakeholders, senior management, and regulatory auditors.
Collaborate with the Compliance team and other departments to refine and improve internal policies, procedures, and controls to mitigate identified financial crime risks.
Stay up-to-date on evolving local and global AML/CTF regulations, particularly those related to Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).
Requirements
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to summarise complex investigative findings clearly and concisely for regulatory filing.
Proven ability to analyse complex data sets, connect disparate pieces of information, and draw sound, evidence-based conclusions.
Direct experience in AML investigations, financial crimes, or compliance, preferably within a cryptocurrency firm, broker-dealer, or fintech environment. Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Hands-on experience using commercial blockchain forensics/analytics tools.
Strong functional knowledge of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and common crypto-related financial crime typologies.
Deep understanding of key AML/CTF regulations and their application to digital assets.
Benefits
Ongoing training and industry development opportunities from a supportive leadership team
Access to cutting-edge technology and market insights.
Collaborative and supportive team culture with a passion for digital assets.
Learn from a team of experienced cryptocurrency experts
Competitive compensation that recognises experience and impact
Hybrid working arrangements designed around trust and autonomy
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