Risk Analyst (SQL), KYC Fraud Prevention & Compliance Rule Analysis

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Risk Analyst (KYC Fraud Prevention & Compliance Rule Analysis) to join our Risk Management team. In this role, you will be responsible for using rules/ML models/AI to detect and prevent fraudulent activities related to onboarding processes and existing user accounts, and leverage risk team data insights to support co-prevention scope for compliance TS/TM direction. You will play a key role in protecting our platform’s integrity, ensuring compliance with KYC (Know Your Customer) regulations, and safeguarding our users’ assets.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse, and interpret large volumes of user and transaction data to detect anomalies or fraudulent trends.
• Leverage AI/agentic tools to conduct case investigation, and extract patterns to identify and prevent fraudulent activities during and post-KYC onboarding, or conduct proper control measures/alerts to mitigate the potential noncompliance activities occurring in the platform.
• Develop and refine fraud detection/compliance rules, alerts, and operational procedures to improve the efficiency of risk controls or the collaboration between risk team and compliance team.
• Proactively enhance internal risk policies, fraud prevention strategies, and automated monitoring systems.
• Cooperate with global/local regulatory teams to deploy the proper risk control measures to mitigate the potential fraud attacks.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in fraud detection, risk analysis, AML/KYC compliance knowledge, or a related field, preferably within a fintech, financial services, or crypto organisation.
• Strong understanding of KYC requirements, fraud typologies, and compliance terminology/procedure.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and manipulate large datasets (e.g., SQL proficiency mandatory).
• Strong sense of integrity, professional scepticism, and critical thinking.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; additional language skills are advantageous.
• High level of discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
• Passion for blockchain, cryptocurrency, and the future of financial technologies.