AML Investigator (Fully Remote, Worldwide)

Bitfinex; Salamanca; A distancia; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative digital asset trading platform is seeking an AML Investigator to join their dynamic team. This remote role offers the chance to tackle complex challenges in the rapidly evolving blockchain landscape. As part of the Compliance Investigations Team, you will investigate unusual activity referrals and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Your expertise in AML and investigative techniques will be crucial in mitigating risks related to fraud and money laundering. Join a forward-thinking company that values continuous self-development and collaboration, and help shape a decentralized future.

Formación

• Experience in AML investigations and customer due diligence.
• Basic knowledge of blockchain technology is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Investigate referrals to assess risk and file SARs.
• Support legal requests and communicate with stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Investigative Functions

AML Experience

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Educación

University Education

Descripción del empleo

Job Description: AML Investigator at Bitfinex

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. Blockchain technology faces complex challenges, and having the best team plays a pivotal role in success.

Our team is fully remote and globally distributed, allowing us to capture the best talent worldwide. Our company has grown rapidly while remaining lean, securing its position as a leader in the space.

If you are excited about pioneering in an industry breaking new ground and confident in your ability to tackle challenging feats, we want to hear from you. Join us to help lay the foundation for a decentralized future.

Position Overview

The primary purpose of this role is to efficiently investigate and adjudicate referrals of unusual activity received by the Compliance Team. This involves timely SAR submissions within regulatory timelines or closing referrals as not suspicious, supported by well-articulated reasons.

The incumbent will be part of the Compliance Investigations Team, reporting directly to the Manager of Compliance, with a dotted line to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). The role involves close collaboration with the Manager of 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 industry relationships to learn and share best practices and investigative techniques. Continuous self-development in blockchain technology, virtual currencies, suspicious activity patterns, and investigative practices is essential to mitigate risks and ensure robust regulatory compliance.

The incumbent will contribute to designing and delivering investigative and AML training for the team, sharing insights and case studies as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

1. Investigate assigned referrals to assess risk exposure and mitigate risks through SAR filing, account closures, or fund freezes.
2. Support Customer Help Desk and Legal Team requests for investigative assistance.
3. Communicate effectively with customers, agents, and internal attorneys.

Qualifications and Skills

Knowledge:

• University education (preferred)
• Experience in investigative functions
• AML experience, including customer due diligence (CDD/EDD), AML/CTF/Sanctions investigations, SAR/STR reporting
• Basic knowledge of blockchain technology (advanced knowledge preferred)

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities
• High attention to detail
• Good organizational understanding

Additional requirements include the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, flexibility in working hours, and confidence in decision-making delegated by the Manager of Compliance or CCO.