FIU Analyst - 12 month contract

Accountabilities:

• • Independently investigate transaction monitoring alerts and identify activity that may be inconsistent with a customer's profile or expected behavior.
  • Use transaction monitoring, blockchain analytics, and wallet-screening tools to investigate potentially suspicious on-chain activity and identify relevant risk indicators.
  • Review KYT alerts, blockchain transactions, customer information, counterparties, and associated activity to determine appropriate case outcomes.
  • Conduct targeted open-source research on customers, counterparties, and transactional activity when required.
  • Combine information from internal systems, blockchain intelligence platforms, and external sources to conduct thorough financial crime investigations.
  • Apply sound judgment and analytical reasoning to reach clear, defensible alert dispositions and document supporting conclusions.
  • Prepare concise alert and case investigations for potential Suspicious Matter Report (SMR) consideration and draft reports when required.
  • Escalate unusual or potentially suspicious findings to appropriate FIU and Compliance leadership and collaborate on determining the appropriate course of action.
  • Ensure transaction monitoring alerts, investigations, and regulatory reporting activities are completed within established deadlines and service-level requirements.
  • Contribute investigative insights and rule or alert outcomes to the broader AML program to support continuous improvement.
  • Stay current with emerging financial crime typologies, blockchain risks, investigative techniques, and relevant compliance requirements.

  Requirements:

  • At least 2 years of professional experience in financial crime, AML, compliance analytics, transaction monitoring, or financial investigations.
  • Experience working with blockchain analytics solutions such as Chainalysis, TRM, Elliptic, CipherTrace, or Scorechain.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to identify patterns across large volumes of transactional information.
  • Ability to independently assess alerts, investigate complex activity, and make practical, well-supported decisions.
  • Familiarity with transaction monitoring, KYT, blockchain investigations, AML controls, suspicious activity reporting, and financial crime risk indicators.
  • ACAMS, ACFCS, ICA, or a comparable financial crime/compliance accreditation is preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to explain complex or technical findings clearly to different audiences.
  • Ability to manage shifting priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with FIU, Risk, Compliance, and other stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated willingness to learn new investigative technologies and analytical tools.
  • A proactive, collaborative, solution-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership.

  Nice to have:

  • Previous experience within a fintech, cryptocurrency, digital-assets, or blockchain-focused organization.
  • Certifications or formal training in blockchain analytics platforms.
  • Experience preparing or contributing to suspicious activity reports.
  • Understanding of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and emerging financial crime typologies.
  • Experience translating investigation findings into improvements to AML rules, controls, or investigation processes.

  Benefits:

  • Competitive salary package for the 12-month contract.
  • Equity-related rewards and performance-based recognition programs, where applicable.
  • Flexible time off and birthday leave.
  • Enhanced parental leave.
  • Fully remote or hybrid working options, depending on location and role requirements.
  • Private healthcare benefits.
  • Wellness membership providing access to gyms, studios, classes, and wellness applications.
  • Access to enterprise AI tools, including leading generative AI platforms.
  • Home-office setup and remote-working allowances, where applicable.
  • Monthly product benefits and reduced-fee crypto transactions, where applicable.
  • Annual training budget to support professional development.
  • Structured development, mentorship, and stretch opportunities through a high-potential program.
  • Opportunities to participate in remote company offsites, collaborative sessions, and hackathons.
  • Pension contributions and other location-specific benefits, subject to local eligibility.