FIU Analyst (US)

Crypto Pro Network; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

Private Healthcare benefits

Annual training budget

Home office setup allowance

Remote working allowance

Employee referral programme

Job summary

MoonPay is hiring an FIU Analyst (US) to safeguard the platform against financial crime. You will work in the Financial Intelligence Unit to review alerts, conduct investigations, and escalate suspicious activity when needed. The role supports compliance with AML/CTF standards and collaborates with Risk and Compliance teams.

This is a full-time, remote position with a competitive package. Candidates should have 2+ years in financial crime analytics, experience with blockchain analytics tools,

Qualifications

• 2+ years in financial crime/compliance analytical or investigations roles.
• Experience with blockchain analytics solutions (e.g., Chainalysis TRM, Elliptic, CipherTrace, Scorechain).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Analyze activity using transaction monitoring and blockchain analytics to identify atypical patterns.
• Review KYT alerts and on-chain activity for risk indicators.
• Conduct open-source searches related to customers and transactions.
• Assess information from internal systems and tools to disposition alerts with justified conclusions.
• Draft clear alert/case dispositions for SMR consideration and escalate as needed.
• Ensure timely completion of alerts, investigations, and SMRs within SLAs.

Skills

Fluent in English

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

ACAMS/ICA accreditation

Tools

Chainalysis TRM

Elliptic

CipherTrace

Scorechain

Job description

Hi, we’re MoonPay. We’re here to onboard the world to the decentralized economy. Why? Because crypto and blockchain aren’t just technologies—they’re tools for global financial empowerment. They give people control over their money, their digital assets, and their future, unlocking opportunities that traditional systems have kept out of reach. What we do At MoonPay, we’re building the infrastructure that powers this new financial system. We make it easy for anyone, anywhere, to buy, sell, and trade crypto using everyday payment methods like cards, Apple Pay, PayPal, Revolut and Venmo. We provide simple tools to send, receive, and manage stablecoins, so anyone can participate in the crypto economy confidently. Trusted by nearly 30 million customers and over 500 companies, our secure, enterprise-grade platform is driving mainstream crypto adoption worldwide. We collaborate with innovative brands and projects to build secure, scalable solutions for a blockchain-powered future. And we’re committed to doing it right—fully licensed in the U.S. and regulated across the UK, EU, Canada, and Australia—because trust and compliance are non‑negotiable. But we’re just getting started. We’ve launched a consumer app that makes crypto accessible, intuitive, and usable for everyone, and it’s growing fast. We’re iterating every day to make it the best it can be. If you believe financial freedom should be for everyone—if you believe in building a fairer, more open financial system we want you with us. To build systems that benefit all we need contributions from all regardless of background. Come build the future of payments and the decentralized economy with MoonPay. Let’s make financial freedom and autonomy the new normal.

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is responsible for safeguarding the MoonPay platform against financial crime and money laundering activities. Leveraging advanced analytics and blockchain tracing tools it collects and analyses huge volumes of data to identify potentially suspicious activities. The team collaborates with regulatory bodies preparing & submitting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and sharing intelligence to combat financial crime. The FIU Analyst will directly support the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to ensure the business operates in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements and all Group standards relating to anti‑money laundering and counter‑terrorism financing. This role will conduct transaction monitoring reviews to ensure efficient monitoring and detection of potential money laundering terrorist financing or illicit activities and escalates such activity for additional review. In addition this role will work independently and closely with the FIU Director and Sr FIU Director Regional Lead Team Lead and/or applicable Head of Compliance in international operational jurisdictions to ensure that all AML related matters are addressed in a timely fashion and in accordance with MoonPay’s Compliance policies and procedures.

What You Will Do

• Utilize the transaction monitoring and/or blockchain analytics solutions to independently analyze and assess activity or patterns of activity that do not commensurate with the customer’s profile or expected behaviour.
• Review blockchain wallet screening as well as KYT alerts and/or investigations to include on‑chain activity to determine if the customer activity presents risk indicators.
• Independently conduct open source searches as applicable to the relevant customer(s) counterparties and/or transactional activity.
• Analyze transactional activity along with information collected through internal systems blockchain screening tools and open sources and use sound judgment decision‑making skills in making reasonable and well supported alert dispositions with adequate conclusions.
• Prepare clear and concise alert and/or case dispositions of potential suspicious activity detected for a Suspicious Matter Report (SMR) consideration.
• May be required to draft Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs). Discuss potentially unusual findings with the Team Lead Sr FIU Manager Head of FIU and/or appropriate Head of Compliance to determine the proper course of action.
• Ensure that transaction monitoring alerts case investigations and SMRs are completed/submitted within the established deadlines and SLAs.

About You

• Previous working experience in Financial Crime/Compliance analytical / investigations role(s) for at least 2 years preferably in TM/FIUACAMS / ACFCS or ICA accreditation
• Experience with blockchain analytics solutions (Chainalysis TRM Elliptic CipherTrace Scorechain)
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle shifting priorities and thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Comfortable to work independently and upskill on new tools and technology.
• Team player with good communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to different audiences Fluent in English

Bonus Point

• Prior experience working in a fast‑paced fintech cryptocurrency company
• Blockchain analytics solution certifications Chainalysis TRM Elliptic CipherTrace Scorechain
• Proactive “can‑do” collaborative approach Solution orientated
• Ability to demonstrate a practical approach to alert processing / analysis
• Ability to feed rule / investigation output back into AML Programme
• Interested in cryptocurrency blockchain and financial crime detection.

$70,000 - $100,000 a year

What you will be working with/on… You will be at the forefront of safeguarding MoonPay against financial crime. In this role you’ll be working in the FIU as an operational team member to review and resolve financial crimes alerts on a day‑to‑day basis and conduct Financial Crime Investigations. In addition you will be responsible for escalating suspicious activity and if applicable preparing suspicious activity reports in the required jurisdiction. You will be engaged within MoonPay’s Financial Intelligence Unit as well as with the MoonPay’s Risk and Compliance Teams and appropriate Heads of Compliance.

We’re looking for people who live our core values those who strive for excellence and want to leave a lasting legacy on the global financial system. Our values:

• Be Hungry
• Level Up
• Own It
• Crypto Curious
• Kaizen

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary package
• Equity package We believe financial freedom starts with our employees so all employees have ownership at MoonPay
• Pay for performance equity bonus Those who drive outsized outcomes receive outsized rewards
• Moonshot award We honor exceptional impact - 10 employees twice a year each earning a $250,000 equity grant.
• Unlimited holidays We give you the autonomy to choose when to work and when to switch off
• Hybrid working schedule Work fully remotely or your nearest Moonbase the choice is yours
• Private Healthcare benefits To protect you and your loved ones
• Enhanced parental leave So you can spend more time with your loved ones without a second thought
• Annual training budget We support your training journey every step of the way
• Home office setup allowance Create the home office of your dreams
• Remote working allowance Those working fully remotely get a little extra for utilities
• Monthly budget to spend on our products and zero fee crypto transactions Cultivate your inner DEGEN
• Employee referral programme Great people know great people refer them to receive 10K in USDC
• Regular remote company offsites Meet your colleagues regularly for high impact in person sessions and hackathons
• Working in a disruptive and fast‑growing company where excellence is rewarded

Commitment To Diversity

Research has shown that women are less likely than men to apply for this role if they do not have experience in 100% of these areas Please know that this list is indicative and that we would still love to hear from you even if you feel that you are only a 75% match Skills can be learnt diversity cannot.

Please let us know if you require any accommodations for the interview process and we’ll do our best to provide assistance. At MoonPay we believe that every voice matters. We strive to create a mindful and respectful environment where everyone can bring their authentic self to work and experience a culture that is free of harassment racism and discrimination. That’s why we are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are a proud equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including but not limited to hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff and leave of absence MoonPay is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities Please inform our Talent Team if you need any assistance completing any forms or otherwise participate in the application process.

We may use artificial intelligence AI tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

We’ll also inform you that MoonPay does not request an AI‑led interview without seeing a recruiter or team member from MoonPay on video call We won’t ask for your personal identification documents or any money from you during your interview process with us Be fraud smart If you receive an email claiming to be from MoonPay but from an email address ending in anything other than @moonpay.com please be aware that this is not us.

FIU Analyst (US) at MoonPay: FAQ

How much does the FIU Analyst (US) role at MoonPay pay?

The FIU Analyst (US) position at MoonPay pays $70k-100k/year. Compensation may vary based on experience and location.

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