Aml Investigator (Fully Remote, Worldwide)

Bitfinex; A distancia; MXN 60,000 - 90,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading cryptocurrency exchange is seeking an AML Investigator to conduct investigations of unusual activities and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have a background in investigative functions and AML processes, with strong communication skills and attention to detail. This role offers a remote-friendly culture, mentorship, and career development opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Servicios

Flexible Work

Mentorship

Career Development Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Formación

• Experience in an investigative function ideally focused on AML.
• Demonstrated involvement in customer and enhanced due diligence processes.
• Basic understanding of blockchain technology.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct investigations to determine risk exposure to the company.
• Provide support to legal and customer assistance teams.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams.

Conocimientos

Investigative function experience

AML experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Educación

University education

Descripción del empleo

AML Investigator

The primary purpose of this position is to efficiently and effectively conduct and adjudicate (i.e., investigate) 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 argument.

The Role

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 incumbent will also work closely with the Manager Fraud / Customer Support, the AML Investigator Law Enforcement Liaison and peer AML Investigators in addressing both fraud, money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions risks. The incumbent will maintain and develop strong relationships and network amongst peers in the industry to learn and share best practices and investigative techniques. In performing the role, the incumbent will continuously strive to self‑develop and enhance their skill sets, including 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 on behalf of Bitfinex and to ensure the company's robust Regulatory Compliance. The incumbent will provide strong input into the design and delivery of investigative and AML training to other members of Bitfinex, particularly Compliance colleagues, and will share knowledge gained from investigations by way of case studies/examples as required.

Your Day‑to‑Day

• Conducting investigations assigned by the Manager Compliance to determine risk exposure to Bitfinex and mitigating risks by SAR filing, recommendations for account closure, freezing of funds as applicable.
• Providing support to Customer Help Desk / Legal Team requests for investigative assistance.
• Communicating 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)

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