Financial Crimes Analyst, Malta

Crypto.com
Saint Julian's, Malta
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have 2+ years of AML/financial crimes investigation experience and are fluent in English. The role is remote, focusing on Americas clients and requires attention to detail in digital asset and fiat transaction monitoring.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2+ years of AML/financial crimes investigation experience and a detail-oriented mindset
    — “Minimum of 2 years of experience as a financial crimes/AML analyst”
  • Individuals with a strong grasp of AML regulations and the ability to conduct account investigations
    — “Ensure compliance with current Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Sanctions regulations”
  • Professionals who can manage multiple tasks while maintaining compliance and analytical rigor
    — “Ability to work well under pressure and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously”

Things to consider

  • The role requires fluency in English and adherence to strict compliance procedures
    — “Fluent in English”
  • Candidates must be self-starters with minimal supervision and a strong understanding of cryptocurrency and blockchain
    — “Basic understanding of cryptocurrency and blockchain”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with digital asset transaction monitoring and suspicious activity identification
    — “Review alerts for transaction flows of digital assets and fiat currency”
  • Emphasize your ability to conduct account investigations and open source research
    — “Conduct account investigations and open source research”
  • Showcase your familiarity with AML regulations and how you apply them in practice
    — “Ability to read, analyze and interpret regulations related to Anti-Money Laundering”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Review alerts for suspicious activity
  • Conduct account investigations
Typical background
Financial crimes analysisAML compliance

Skills & requirements

Required

AML InvestigationsSanctions ComplianceDue Diligence

Preferred

Cryptocurrency KnowledgeBlockchain Understanding

Stack & domain

AMLFinancial Crimes InvestigationsDue DiligenceSanctionsCFTAccount InvestigationsOpen Source ResearchBank Secrecy ActCryptocurrencyBlockchainFinancial Institutions OperationsAnalyticalWritingOrganizationalTime ManagementProfessionalismAdaptabilityDetail-orientedSelf-motivatedDependableFinancial Crimes

About the role

Original posting from Crypto.com via Lever

Our Compliance Infrastructure team is responsible for the development and maintenance of systems, processes, and technologies that support our organization's compliance activities. This includes the Global Financial Crimes and Compliance Operations team, which manages financial crime risk and ensures compliance with anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, and anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) regulations.

Our Financial Crimes Compliance team is responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations in the countries where we operate.

About the Role:

Come join our International Sofia (Americas) compliance team supporting the Americas region.

The Sofia (Americas) Financial Crimes Analyst will work remotely and will closely assist and directly report to the Financial Crimes Manager, who reports to the Head of Financial Crimes Investigations.

The Sofia (Americas) Financial Crimes Analyst will assist with various assignments supporting the Compliance Program of the Company for the Americas clients (US & Canada).

Responsibilities:

  • Review alerts for transaction flows of digital assets and fiat currency in order to identify risk and potential suspicious activity. 
  • Ensure compliance with current Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Sanctions regulations, and other relevant legislation.
  • Conduct account investigations and open source research in an effort to address any potential unusual activity.
  • Perform due diligence on customers and review and investigate potential matches against sanctions and Counter the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) lists and ensure proper procedures are followed.
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures.
  • Maintain proficiency in all aspects of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/AML compliance; attend AML training as assigned by the Compliance Officer.

Requirements:

  • In-depth knowledge of AML/financial crimes investigations.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a financial crimes/AML analyst.
  • Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
  • Basic understanding of cryptocurrency and blockchain.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret regulations related to Anti-Money Laundering.
  • Basic computer skills (spreadsheet and word processing).
  • Ability to interact professionally with all levels within the Company.
  • Skilled at monitoring, reviewing, and analyzing account activity in order to identify unusual or suspicious activity.
  • Familiarity with Financial Institutions (banks, fintech, etc.) operations in general.
  • Self-motivated, dependable, adaptable, and detail-oriented individual with analytical, writing, and organizational skills required.
  • Good time management skills.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Must be a self-starter requiring minimal supervision.

Life @ Crypto.com

Empowered to think big. Try new opportunities while working with a talented, ambitious and supportive team.

Transformational and proactive working environment. Empower employees to find thoughtful and innovative solutions.

Growth from within. We help to develop new skill-sets that would impact the shaping of your personal and professional growth.

Work Culture. Our colleagues are some of the best in the industry; we are all here to help and support one another.

One cohesive team. Engage stakeholders to achieve our ultimate goal - Cryptocurrency in every wallet. 

Aspire career alternatives through us - our internal mobility program offers employees a new scope.  

Are you ready to kickstart your future with us? 

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary

Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid set-up

Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope.  

Work Perks: crypto.com visa card provided upon joining 

Our Crypto.com benefits packages vary depending on region requirements, you can learn more from our talent acquisition team.

About Crypto.com:

Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 150 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.

Learn more at https://crypto.com. 

Crypto.com is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way. Crypto.com values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team.

Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment purposes only.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Source: Crypto.com careers (Lever)

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