AML Investigator (Fully Remote, Worldwide)

Bitfinex; Zaragoza; A distancia; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bitfinex is seeking an AML Investigator to join their Compliance Investigations Team. This role involves conducting investigations into unusual activities, ensuring timely SAR submissions, and collaborating with various teams to address risks related to fraud and money laundering. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AML practices, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of blockchain technology.

Formación

• Experience in an investigative function.
• Demonstrated AML experience including CDD/EDD and SAR reporting.
• Basic knowledge of blockchain technology.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct investigations to determine risk exposure and mitigate risks.
• Support Customer Help Desk and Legal Team requests.
• Communicate with customers and internal attorneys.

Conocimientos

Written communication

Verbal communication

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Decision-making

Educación

University education

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: AML Investigator

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.

Position Overview

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 (within regulatory timelines) SAR submission within applicable jurisdictions or closing the referral as not suspicious supported by articulated, reasoned argument.

Reporting and Collaboration

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 close collaboration 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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications and Skills

Knowledge:

• 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 (advanced in this role)

Skills:

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

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

Additional requirements include continuous self-development in understanding blockchain technology, virtual currencies, suspicious activities, criminal modus operandi, and best investigative practices to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.

The incumbent will also contribute to designing and delivering AML training and share knowledge through case studies and examples.

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