Crypto Compliance AML Analyst

Build and scale a digital-asset compliance program by monitoring on-chain and off-chain activity, investigating risk, and ensuring regulatory obligations are met. Work cross-functionally with Compliance, Operations, Product, and Engineering while improving compliance systems, tooling, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AML and fraud monitoring across fiat and crypto transactions, including deep-dive investigations into complex or high-risk activity
• Analyze blockchain transactions and wallet behavior to identify suspicious patterns and exposure to illicit activity
• Perform customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence, including evaluating source of funds or wealth and crypto-specific risk factors
• Investigate potentially suspicious activity and draft internal escalation reports and Unusual Activity Reports
• Support KYC and KYB processes, including onboarding reviews and periodic customer refreshes
• Monitor direct and indirect blockchain exposure and screen wallet addresses and counterparties
• Maintain documentation, audit trails, and case records in line with regulatory expectations
• Partner with Product and Engineering to refine transaction monitoring rules and improve alert quality
• Stay current on evolving crypto regulations, enforcement trends, and typologies

Requirements

• Experience in AML, compliance, fraud, or risk operations, preferably in fintech, crypto, banking, or payments
• Strong understanding of AML frameworks, transaction monitoring, SAR/UAR processes, KYC/KYB, and sanctions compliance
• Understanding of blockchain fundamentals, token flows, DeFi, and crypto risk typologies
• Ability to independently investigate and resolve complex cases with sound judgment
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail across on-chain and off-chain data
• Clear, concise written communication, especially in investigative documentation
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced startup with evolving regulatory expectations
• High integrity and sound judgment when handling sensitive financial and blockchain data
• Experience with Chainalysis, TRM Labs, or Elliptic preferred
• ACAMS certification preferred

Benefits

• Remote opportunity
• Work at a fast-growing fintech startup
• Work closely with compliance leadership to develop AML and risk operations skills
• Opportunity to grow into high-impact compliance roles