AML Investigator (Fully Remote, Worldwide)

TN Spain; Madrid; A distancia; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in the digital asset trading space is seeking an AML Investigator to join their fully remote team. This role involves conducting investigations related to unusual activities and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AML investigations, excellent communication skills, and a keen attention to detail. Join us in shaping the future of decentralized finance.

Formación

• Experience in an investigative function.
• Demonstrated AML experience including CDD/EDD, AML/CTF/Sanctions Investigations.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct investigations to assess risk exposure and mitigate risks.
• Support Customer Help Desk / Legal Team requests for investigative assistance.
• Communicate with customers and internal attorneys as needed.

Conocimientos

Communication

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Educación

University education

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AML Investigator (Fully Remote, Worldwide), Madrid

Client: Bitfinex

Location: Madrid, Spain

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 13.05.2025

Expiry Date: 27.06.2025

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 believe 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.

Role Overview:

The primary purpose of this position is to efficiently and effectively conduct and adjudicate investigations of 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 arguments.

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 role involves working closely with the Manager Fraud / Customer Support, the AML Investigator Law Enforcement Liaison, and peer AML Investigators to address risks related to fraud, money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions.

The role requires maintaining and developing strong relationships and networks within the industry to learn and share best practices and investigative techniques.

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

Additionally, the incumbent will contribute to the design and delivery of investigative and AML training for team members and share knowledge through case studies and examples.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• University education (preferred)
• Experience in an investigative function
• Demonstrated 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)

Skills:

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