Job Description

Position Overview:

As an AML/Financial Crime Compliance Analyst you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our business and protecting our customers by identifying assessing and mitigating financial crime risks. You will be responsible for analyzing flagged transactions supporting risk assessments and contributing to the continuous enhancement of our compliance processes. The role will report to the MLRO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transaction Analysis: Analyze flagged transactions identified by our automated KYC/KYB and sanctions screening systems to identify potential suspicious activity.
• Risk Assessment: Support the ongoing development and refinement of our risk assessment framework identifying and evaluating emerging financial crime risks.
• External Inquiries : Act as the primary contact for inquiries from Law Enforcement government institutions and other financial bodies. Handle fraud recalls and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Process Enhancement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of our compliance processes including the development and implementation of new procedures and controls.
• Blockchain Transaction Monitoring: Receive training and become proficient in using blockchain transaction monitoring tools to identify and investigate suspicious activity related to cryptocurrencies.
• Investigation Support: Assist in internal and external investigations into suspicious activity providing data analysis and research as needed and making recommendations to the MLRO
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with EU AML/CFT regulations including the Fifth AntiMoney Laundering Directive (5AMLD).
• Reporting: Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory authorities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in finance accounting law or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in AML/CFT compliance preferably in the financial services or fintech industry.
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations and experience in the EU is a bonus.
• Experience in analyzing transactions conducting investigations and preparing reports.
• Knowledge of fraud prevention techniques especially in the context of payments debit cards and crypto wallet transactions.
• Proficiency in using AML/CFT compliance software and tools.
• Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a remote or virtual environment.
• Knowledge of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
• Certification in AML/CFT compliance (e.g. CAMS CAMSAudit).

Remote Work :

No

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