Aml Investigator (Fully Remote, Worldwide)

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 at the forefront of financial evolution, similar to the early days of the internet, as blockchain technology faces new challenges and success depends on having the best team.

Our team is fully remote and globally distributed, allowing us to attract top talent worldwide. Our company has grown rapidly while maintaining a lean structure to stay ahead in the industry.

If you are excited about pioneering in a groundbreaking industry and confident in tackling challenging tasks, we want to hear from you. Join us and help build a decentralized future.

Position Overview

The primary purpose of this role is to efficiently investigate and adjudicate referrals of unusual activity to the Compliance Team. This involves timely Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) submissions within regulatory deadlines or closing referrals with justified reasons if deemed not suspicious.

The role reports to the Manager of Compliance, with a dotted line to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), and collaborates closely with the Manager of Fraud / Customer Support, AML Investigator Law Enforcement Liaison, and other AML Investigators to address risks related to fraud, money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions.

The incumbent will foster strong industry relationships to share best practices and investigative techniques, continuously develop their skills, including understanding blockchain technology, virtual currencies, and criminal modus operandi, and contribute to AML training and knowledge sharing within Bitfinex.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate assigned cases to assess risk exposure and mitigate risks through SAR filing, account closures, or fund freezing.
• Support Customer Help Desk and Legal Team requests for investigative assistance.
• Communicate effectively with customers, agents, and internal teams.

Requirements

Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, be flexible with working hours, and confident in decision-making delegated by the Manager Compliance or CCO.

Knowledge:

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

Skills:

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

This job posting is active and available for applications.