Conduct reviews of counterparties’ documentation and ensure information obtained is consistent with the Firm’s AML/CTF procedures.
Complete periodic KYC reviews and refresh onboarding documentation as necessary.
Assist in the management, maintenance and review of appropriate onboarding documentation.
Complete risk assessments for new and existing counterparties, identifying potential AML/CTF concerns and escalating to the MLRO when necessary.
Perform various screenings/checks, including wallet screening, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), Sanctions and Adverse Media checks.
Analyse counterparty data and generate insights for business development.
Work with trading and business operations, product and compliance teams to optimize and automate processes and improve counterparty experience.
Investigate and analyse automated transaction monitoring alerts to determine whether transactions may be AML/CTF–related.
Provide Compliance support as part of the broader team, assisting with other compliance projects as assigned.
Requirements
At least 3+ years of financial crime experience.
Experience with Elliptic and/or Chainalysis would be a plus.
Knowledge of US and UK Anti-Money Laundering Regulations and applicable sanctions regime including but not limited to OFAC, UN, EU and HMT.
First hand experience running very efficient compliance processes at scale (B2B) including using automation and external tools.
Proven ability to see the bigger picture, commercial strategy, and understand new functional areas quickly; cross-functional mindset.
Strong interest and curiosity in algorithmic trading and Crypto.
In-depth expertise of customer KYC/AML due diligence processes using a risk-based approach; able to onboard legal entities and individuals across jurisdictions.
Owner mentality and drive to protect the company while supporting growth and commercial success.
Proven ability to be both a strategic thinker and hands-on executor.
Sharing Wintermute culture values: determination/ambition, humility, drive to action, ability to influence and listen/learn.
Prepared to work non-standard working hours as required.
Willingness to work from the New York office and collaborate in a team environment.
Benefits
A unique opportunity to join one of the fastest growing fintech companies globally and to take on personal ownership and accountability.
Very interesting projects in the most dynamic industry: a level of learning and responsibilities that is hard for any law firm or traditional trading company/bank/hedge fund to match.
Great company culture: informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious, highly professional yet dynamic, collaborative, entrepreneurial.
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