Compliance Analyst
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Reviews client onboarding applications, conducts due diligence, and investigates transactions to identify financial crime risks in a crypto exchange compliance team.
About this role
Responsibilities
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Maintain policies, procedures, and processes in alignment with MLRO.
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Train and supervise teams in alignment with MLRO.
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Handle, review, and verify all applications for client onboarding.
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Perform an effective 4-eye customer due diligence process.
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Manage and investigate escalations, reviewing transaction activity and supporting information to identify potential financial crime risks, documenting findings, and escalating cases in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
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Monitor and document unusual activity or AML flags.
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Display excellent proficiency in conducting risk assessments, periodic/trigger reviews, and enhanced due diligence.
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Demonstrate proficiency in compliance applications and programs.
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Possess good knowledge of national and international AML/CFT legislation.
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Contribute to further local company processes.
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Review and assess complex Compliance escalations, considering the relevant customer profile, transaction activity, jurisdictional context, and applicable global policies.
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Apply global Compliance standards consistently while appropriately considering jurisdiction-specific nuances, regulatory requirements, and operational particularities.
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Ensure escalation decisions are aligned with applicable policies, risk appetite, and established OKIs.
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Coordinate effectively with local and global Compliance teams, FCMI, Risk, Legal, Operations, Product, and other relevant stakeholders.
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Ensure appropriate documentation, rationale, and auditability of escalation decisions.
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Identify recurring risk patterns, policy gaps, process inconsistencies, and emerging typologies and escalate them to the appropriate stakeholders.
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Support the development and refinement of escalation frameworks, controls, and decision-making processes.
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Promote consistent decision-making across jurisdictions while ensuring that material local differences are appropriately reflected.
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Provide clear and well-supported Compliance guidance to stakeholders, facilitating timely and risk-based decision-making.
Requirements
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A minimum of 5-years' experience in compliance, risk, fraud, legal, or regulatory function.
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Demonstrated industry experience in the finance crypto sector.
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A degree in Law/Finance/Management or a related field from an accredited institution.
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At least 5 years' experience with AML/CTF regulations and reporting.
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Competence in data management.
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An ability to work independently in a swiftly changing organization while maintaining close contact with pertinent teams.
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Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to provide valuable and efficient counsel.
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and management skills.
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