AML Investigator (Fully Remote, Worldwide)

Bitfinex; Berlin; Remote; EUR 50.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bitfinex is seeking an AML Investigator to join a fully remote Compliance team. The role involves conducting critical investigations related to financial compliance, reporting SARs, and developing investigative skills in blockchain technology. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and experience in AML processes.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in investigative functions preferred.
• AML experience including customer and enhanced due diligence.
• Basic knowledge of blockchain technology.

Aufgaben

• Conduct investigations on unusual activity referrals.
• Support legal and customer service requests.
• Maintain strong relationships for best practices.

Kenntnisse

Written communication

Verbal communication

Critical thinking

Decision-making

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

University education

Jobbeschreibung

Founded in 2012, Bitfinex is a digital asset trading platform offering state-of-the-art services for digital currency traders and global liquidity providers. We're on a mission to create the most innovative cryptocurrencies exchange. This is a unique opportunity, a rare window of time at the tipping point of the financial evolution. Much like the early days of the internet, blockchain technology faces complex new challenges and having the best team plays a pivotal role in success.

Our team is fully remote and globally distributed to capture the best talent from around the world. So far our company has grown fast and stayed lean to secure its place as a leader in the space.

If you get excited about being in an industry that is breaking new ground and have confidence you can conquer the most challenging feats we'll encounter, we want to talk to you. Join us, and help lay the foundation for a decentralized future.

AML Investigator (100% Remote)

The primary purpose of this position is to efficiently and effectively conduct and adjudicate referrals of unusual activity made to the Compliance Team with a view to timely SAR submission within applicable jurisdictions or closing the referral as not suspicious supported by articulated reasoned argument.

The incumbent is a member of the Compliance Investigations Team reporting directly to the Manager Compliance, with a dotted line to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). The incumbent will also work closely with the Manager Fraud / Customer Support, the AML Investigator Law Enforcement Liaison, and peer AML Investigators in addressing fraud, money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions risks.

The incumbent will maintain and develop strong relationships and networks amongst industry peers to learn and share best practices and investigative techniques.

In performing the role, the incumbent will continuously strive to self-develop and enhance their skill sets, including understanding blockchain technology, virtual currencies, suspicious activities, criminals’ modus operandi, and best investigative practices to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance.

The incumbent will contribute to the design and delivery of investigative and AML training to other team members, sharing knowledge through case studies and examples.

• Conduct investigations assigned by the Manager Compliance to determine risk exposure and mitigate risks through SAR filing, account closure recommendations, or freezing funds.
• Support Customer Help Desk / Legal Team requests for investigative assistance.
• Communicate with customers, agents, and internal attorneys as needed.

The candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, be flexible with working arrangements and hours, and confident in decision-making delegated by the Manager Compliance / CCO.

Knowledge:

• University education (Preferred)
• Experience in investigative functions
• AML experience including customer and enhanced due diligence (CDD/EDD), AML/CTF/Sanctions investigations, SAR/STR reporting
• Basic knowledge of blockchain technology (enhanced in the role)
• CAMS/CBP designation (Preferred)

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational understanding (enhanced in the role)