Senior Crypto AML & Sanctions Advisor

SoFi; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

SoFi is seeking a Crypto AML & Sanctions Advisor to provide specialized financial crime compliance advisory support for our digital assets and cryptocurrency products. You will report to the Crypto Compliance Officer and help identify and mitigate risks related to money laundering, sanctions, and other illicit activity across the crypto ecosystem.

You will collaborate with Compliance, Product, Engineering, Investigations, and business leaders to implement robust AML and sanctions controls,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university in a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in AML, sanctions, financial crime compliance, or related risk management, with meaningful experience supporting cryptocurrency or digital assets.
• Comprehensive understanding of cryptocurrency and blockchain products (trading, custody, wallets, staking, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of digital asset financial crime risks (money laundering, sanctions evasion, etc.).
• Experience developing or advising on crypto AML, sanctions, transaction monitoring, or KYT controls.
• Experience with blockchain analytics/monitoring platforms (Chainalysis, TRM, Elliptic).
• Excellent working knowledge of BSA/AML and OFAC requirements for crypto activities.
• Experience communicating with Compliance, Business, Product, Engineering, and Investigations teams.
• CAMS/CFE certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Crypto AML & Sanctions advisor, providing subject matter expertise to multiple teams.
• Provide AML and sanctions advisory across the crypto product lifecycle.
• Identify and assess blockchain-specific financial crime risks and advise on controls.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess new products, networks, vendors, and changes.
• Support development and enhancement of crypto AML policies, procedures, and governance.
• Stay informed of regulatory developments and enforcement actions and recommend enhancements.
• Assist with regulatory examinations, audits, testing, and third-party risk management.

Skills

KYT

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Crypto basics

CAMS/CFE certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Chainalysis

TRM Labs

Elliptic

Job description

SoFi is seeking a Crypto AML & Sanctions Advisor to provide specialized financial crime compliance advisory support for our digital assets and cryptocurrency products. You will report to the Crypto Compliance Officer and help identify and mitigate risks related to money laundering, sanctions, and other illicit activity across the crypto ecosystem.

You will collaborate with Compliance, Product, Engineering, Investigations, and business leaders to implement robust AML and sanctions controls,