Transaction Monitoring Lead Associate

Compliance Professionals; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading crypto fintech company in Greater London is seeking a Transaction Monitoring Lead Associate to monitor and investigate crypto transactions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transaction monitoring within a fintech environment and be familiar with tools like Chainalysis and Elliptic. This position requires collaboration with various teams while keeping up with regulatory standards. The role offers a hybrid work schedule with two days in the office.

Qualifications

• Experience in transaction monitoring or AML investigations within crypto or fintech.
• Comfortable using blockchain analytics tools.
• Familiarity with fiat TM or Travel Rule frameworks is a plus.
• Comfortable using blockchain analytics tools such as Chainalysis, Elliptic, or TRM Labs.
• Familiarity with fiat TM or Travel Rule frameworks a plus.
• Certifications such as CAMS, Chainalysis CRC, or Elliptic credentials are advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate alerts from crypto transaction monitoring systems.
• Trace and analyze blockchain transactions for potential financial crime.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, and Operations teams.
• Collaborate closely with Compliance, Risk, and Operations teams to ensure effective case handling and continuous improvement of TM processes.
• Respond to RFIs from banking and payment partners and support periodic reviews of our crypto activity.
• Stay current on crypto-specific AML/CTF regulations, industry trends, and evolving typologies.
• Contribute to refining TM rules, workflows, and tools to make our processes smarter and more efficient.

Skills

Transaction monitoring

Blockchain analytics

AML investigations

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Chainalysis

Elliptic

TRM Labs

Job description

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The client are a fast-growing crypto fintech providing liquidity and trading solutions to digital asset projects and institutional clients. They operate at the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain, combining cutting-edge technology with a strong focus on compliance and market integrity.

They are looking for a Transaction Monitoring Lead Associate to join the team. They have an office close to Bank & Mansion House and are in the office 2 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate alerts generated from crypto transaction monitoring systems using tools like Elliptic, Chainalysis, or similar KYT platforms.
• Trace and analyse blockchain transactions to identify unusual patterns or potential financial crime indicators such as money laundering, sanctions evasion, or fraud.
• Conduct full-cycle investigations on flagged transactions — gathering data, documenting findings, and escalating where appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with Compliance, Risk, and Operations teams to ensure effective case handling and continuous improvement of TM processes.
• Respond to RFIs from banking and payment partners and support periodic reviews of our crypto activity.
• Stay current on crypto-specific AML/CTF regulations, industry trends, and evolving typologies.
• Contribute to refining TM rules, workflows, and tools to make our processes smarter and more efficient.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience in transaction monitoring or AML investigations within a crypto, fintech, or digital assets environment.
• Strong understanding of blockchain analytics and regulatory frameworks relevant to crypto transactions.
• Comfortable using blockchain analytics tools such as Chainalysis, Elliptic, or TRM Labs.
• Familiarity with fiat TM or Travel Rule frameworks a plus.
• Certifications such as CAMS, Chainalysis CRC, or Elliptic credentials are advantageous but not essential.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Finance

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