AML Investigator (Fully Remote, Worldwide)

AML Investigator (Fully Remote, Worldwide), Berlin

Client: Bitfinex

Location: Berlin, Germany

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: df7657194f78

Job Views: 2

Posted: 27.04.2025

Expiry Date: 11.06.2025

Job Description:

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.

The primary purpose of this position is to efficiently and effectively conduct and adjudicate, i.e., investigate, referrals of unusual activity made to the Compliance Team with a view to timely, i.e., within regulatory timelines, 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 strive to continuously self-develop and enhance their skill sets, including understanding blockchain technology, virtual currencies, suspicious activities in the space, criminals’ modus operandi, and best investigative practices to mitigate money laundering, terrorism financing, or sanctions violations on behalf of Bitfinex, ensuring robust regulatory compliance.

The incumbent will contribute to the design and delivery of investigative and AML training for Bitfinex staff, sharing knowledge through case studies and examples.

Responsibilities include:

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

In addition, the candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, be flexible regarding working hours and arrangements, and confidently make decisions delegated by the Manager Compliance / CCO.

Knowledge & Skills:

• 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 (advanced in this role)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational understanding, especially in investigative contexts