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October 10, 2025

RemoteCompliance / Legal

Investigator – Transaction Monitoring & Investigations (Contractor)

Job Description

We are seeking a Compliance Investigator to join our Compliance Team. This role will focus on transaction monitoring, complex case investigations, and blockchain analytics, while also supporting KYC and screening processes. The ideal candidate will have direct experience in crypto and fiat AML risks, blockchain tracing tools, and typologies of illicit activity in digital assets. This is a hands-on role suited for an analytical professional who thrives in crypto transaction monitoring and investigations but can also support broader compliance workflows. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals who want to develop their careers in digital assets compliance while supporting a rapidly scaling stablecoin payments provider.

Job Responsibilities

  • Transaction Monitoring & Crypto Case Investigations: Review, triage, and investigate alerts generated from crypto and fiat transaction monitoring systems. Conduct blockchain analysis using on-chain analytics tools (e.g., Elliptic). Identify patterns of suspicious activity, such as mixers, darknet marketplaces, OFAC, BMA, EU, UK, UN and other relevant government authority-listed wallets, and layering activity. Draft detailed investigative reports and recommend escalation to the BSA Officer or the MLRO. Work with product/engineering teams to fine-tune AML monitoring rules and typologies for crypto and fiat risk.
  • Sanctions Screening & KYC Knowledge: Support name and wallet address screening for sanctions and PEP exposure. Assist with KYC/KYB reviews where necessary, particularly for high-risk or crypto-native counterparties. Maintain awareness of global sanctions programs (OFAC, BMA, EU, UK, UN, other relevant government lists) relevant to crypto assets.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders to strengthen crypto and fiat monitoring workflows and escalation frameworks. Stay current on emerging crypto AML/Sanctions typologies and Travel Rule implications. Contribute to system improvements, risk scoring models, and investigator playbooks.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's degree.
  • Experience: 3–5 years of experience in AML transaction monitoring, investigations, or blockchain analytics.
  • Tracing Tools: Familiarity with crypto transaction tracing tools (Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs, etc.).
  • AML/Sanctions: Experience in AML/Sanctions investigations.
  • Typologies Knowledge: Knowledge of crypto and fiat typologies (mixers, tumblers, ransomware, darknet, DeFi exploits, structuring, high-risk jurisdictions, etc...).
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of AML/Sanctions regulations (BSA/AML, OFAC, FATF) and sanctions programs.
  • Writing Skills: Strong investigative writing skills; ability to draft clear SAR/SAR-equivalent reports.

Bonus Factors

  • Fiat & Crypto Experience: Experience in both fiat and crypto AML/Sanctions investigations.
  • KYC/KYB Exposure: Exposure to KYC/KYB onboarding for digital asset businesses or complex entities.
  • Certifications: Professional certifications: CAMS, CFCS, CFE, or CCI (Crypto Compliance Investigator).

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