Aml Investigator (Fully Remote, Worldwide)

Bitfinex; A distancia; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading cryptocurrency exchange is seeking an AML Investigator to conduct investigations of unusual activity and ensure compliance. The role involves working closely with various compliance and legal teams while building relationships in the industry. Ideal candidates will have experience in investigations, AML, and an understanding of blockchain technology. The position is fully remote and offers a flexible work culture while focusing on lifelong learning and career advancement.

Servicios

Flexible Work & Remote-Friendly Culture

Mentorship & Growth

Competitive Pay

Career Development Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Learning & Knowledge Sharing

Team-Building Activities

Social activities (online & in-person)

Formación

• Demonstrated AML experience including customer and enhanced due diligence.
• Basic knowledge of blockchain technology.
• Experience with SAR/STR reporting.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct investigations to determine risk exposure to mitigate risks by SAR filing.
• Communicate with customers, agents, and internal attorneys as applicable.
• Provide support to Customer Help Desk / Legal Team requests.

Conocimientos

Experience in an investigative function

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated critical thinking skills

Attention to detail

Educación

University education

CAMS/CBP designation

Descripción del empleo

Overview

AML Investigator (Fully Remote, Worldwide). The Original Bitcoin Exchange Inspired by Bitcoin's vision of financial freedom, we are committed to empowering individuals to transact and connect seamlessly across the globe.

From the early days of the Bitcoin revolution, our mission has been to champion freedom through innovative, reliable, and accessible technology—ensuring that everyone, everywhere, has the tools to participate in a truly open and borderless world. We are driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation and financial empowerment.

By prioritizing education and delivering a cutting-edge platform, we enable users to seamlessly buy, hold, and trade digital assets with confidence. As the digital asset landscape rapidly evolves, we stay ahead—offering state-of-the-art trading services that empower both individuals and global liquidity providers. Our forward-thinking, agile approach ensures that financial freedom is not just a vision, but a reality for all. Our team, composed of visionary individuals with practical expertise, focuses on crafting solutions to the market's toughest challenges. Despite our global presence and impact, we maintain a small, technology-focused core, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. We value integrity and autonomy, empowering our team to contribute from concept to launch. Driven by a passion for lifelong learning and a commitment to advancing freedom, we prioritize high-caliber products and services, with a proven track record of innovation that draws on the dexterity of our teams.

The Role

We are looking for an AML Investigator. 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 regulatory timelines or closing the referral as not suspicious, supported by a reasoned argument. The incumbent is a member of the Compliance Investigations Team reporting directly to the Manager of Compliance, with a dotted line to the Chief Compliance Officer, and works closely with the Manager of Fraud / Customer Support, the AML Investigator Law Enforcement Liaison, and peer AML Investigators. The incumbent will maintain and develop strong relationships and network amongst peers in the industry to learn and share best practices and investigative techniques.

The role requires continuous self-development, understanding blockchain technology, virtual currencies, suspicious activities in the space, criminals' modus operandi and best investigative practices to mitigate against the risk of money laundering, financing terrorism or violating sanctions.

The incumbent provides input into the design and delivery of investigative and AML training, sharing knowledge by way of case studies/examples as required.

Your Day-to-Day

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

What You Bring to the Table

• University education (Preferred)
• Experience in an investigative function
• Demonstrated AML experience incl. customer and enhanced due diligence (CDD/EDD), AML/CTF/Sanctions Investigations, SAR/STR reporting
• Basic knowledge of blockchain technology (enhanced in the role)
• CAMS/CBP designation (Preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills (decision-making)
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Organizational understanding (enhanced in the role)

What We Offer

• Flexible Work & Remote-Friendly Culture
• Mentorship & Growth
• Competitive Pay
• Career Development Opportunities
• Supportive Team Environment
• Learning & Knowledge Sharing
• Team-Building Activities
• Social activities (online & in-person)

Recruitment Data & Security Disclaimer

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Note: Equal Opportunity Statement at Bitfinex: We are committed to equitable opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. This commitment applies across all stages of recruitment and contractual relationships.

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