Financial Crime Analyst

eToro; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a diligent Financial Crime Analyst to enhance their KYC processes and financial crime reporting. In this role, you will ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies while conducting quality assurance audits, transaction monitoring, and client lifecycle oversight. Your analytical skills and attention to detail will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the financial crime control framework. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing organization dedicated to innovation and collaboration in the financial sector.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in financial crime compliance or KYC.
• Familiarity with AML/CTF regulations across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct QA audits and reviews of KYC files for compliance.
• Monitor client onboarding and periodic reviews for accuracy.
• Prepare financial crime risk reports for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Ownership

Education

University degree in finance, law, business, or related discipline

Tools

Monitoring Systems

Case Management Tools

Screening Platforms

Job description

eToro is the trading and investing platform that empowers users to invest, share and learn. We were founded in 2007 with the vision of a world where everyone can trade and invest in a simple and transparent way. We have created an investment platform that is built around collaboration and investor education. On our platform, users can view other investors’ portfolios and statistics, and interact with them to exchange ideas, discuss strategies and benefit from shared knowledge. We have over 38 million registered users from 75 countries and our platform is available in 20 languages. We are a fast growing business with over 1,500 employees across 13 offices around the globe, strategically positioned to serve the needs of users. You can find out more about eToro here.

We are constantly growing and are excited to share that we are looking for a Financial Crime Analyst to join our team.

What you'll be doing:

We are seeking a diligent and experienced Financial Crime Analyst to join our team and help us ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of our KYC processes, financial crime reporting, processes, and documentation within the organization. You will work closely with the Financial Crime team to ensure that customer onboarding, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring adhere to regulatory requirements and the company's policies.

One of the key responsibilities is to ensure that eToro complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and codes of best business practice.

As the Financial Crime Analyst, you will take responsibility for:

1. Quality Assurance & Control

1. Conduct regular quality assurance (QA) audits and reviews of KYC and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) files to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
2. Review and assess the completeness and accuracy of customer documentation, including identity verification, beneficial ownership, and risk assessments.
3. Perform quality control (QC) checks to ensure client data (e.g., name, address, identification) is consistent and up-to-date across systems.
4. Design and implement QA/QC frameworks, policies, and reporting mechanisms to support continuous monitoring and process improvement.
5. Maintain organized and accessible records of all QA activities for audit and regulatory review.

2. Transaction Monitoring & Screening Effectiveness

1. Review financial crime escalations and Level 2 transaction monitoring alerts, recommending control enhancements where needed.
2. Test transaction monitoring and screening system rules and thresholds to ensure accuracy, appropriate coverage, and risk responsiveness.
3. Evaluate alert quality by reviewing a sample of generated alerts to assess false positive/negative rates and optimize system performance.
4. Conduct stress testing of systems to assess capacity during periods of high alert volumes.
5. Ensure matching logic and algorithm configurations in screening tools are functioning properly to detect sanctioned entities without creating unnecessary friction.

3. Client Lifecycle Oversight

1. Monitor the timeliness and accuracy of client onboarding, periodic reviews, and risk classification of high-risk clients.
2. Validate that expired or outdated client documents are identified and addressed to maintain file completeness.
3. Support client file remediation activities during system migrations, ensuring all documentation is brought up to standard before transfer.

4. Staff, Vendors & Training Oversight

1. Conduct periodic employee screening, focusing on those in high-risk roles, and extend coverage to all staff as necessary.
2. Review and maintain the gifts and hospitality register, flagging outliers or potential breaches.
3. Validate completion and effectiveness of mandatory compliance training programs, such as AML and sanctions.
4. Conduct annual due diligence reviews of third-party vendors to ensure compliance with internal standards.

5. Governance, Reporting & Risk Management

1. Prepare and present comprehensive financial crime risk reports to senior stakeholders, summarizing trends, QA findings, and risk mitigation measures.
2. Conduct annual walkthroughs and testing of AML/CTF policies and procedures to ensure staff understanding and implementation across departments.
3. Review and assess the whistleblowing process for confidentiality and effectiveness.
4. Maintain the integrity and security of all compliance systems and AML-related data.
5. Track internal audit actions, regulatory remediation items, and contribute to audit readiness.
6. Coordinate internal or third-party audits and reviews of the financial crime control framework.

6. Readiness & Innovation

1. Test the team's preparedness to respond to major financial crime scenarios (e.g., money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions violations, fraud).
2. Identify and propose opportunities for process improvement, automation, or technology-driven enhancements across the financial crime program.
3. Stay up-to-date with relevant laws, regulatory developments, market practices, and emerging risks in financial crime compliance.

Requirements

• A university degree in finance, law, business, international relations, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in financial crime compliance, AML operations, or KYC in a regulated financial institution or fintech environment.
• Familiarity with AML/CTF regulations and best practices across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience working with monitoring systems, case management tools, and screening platforms.
• A strong sense of ownership, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Comfortable handling complex data and systems while operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and geographies.