AML Specialist

About The Opportunity

The Compliance function at OKX is responsible for the overall compliance culture at the company. We’re a team of risk-minded problem solvers who advise the business on the company’s regulatory obligations and enterprise risk.

The successful candidate will have prior AML transaction monitoring and investigations experience in the financial services, Fin Tech or cryptocurrency industries. You will help detect unusual activity, suspicious/illegal behaviors and patterns, as well as assist in projects focused on preventing and detecting financial crimes. As part of the AML Investigations team, you will be responsible for conducting a variety of tasks such as investigations, conducting enhanced due diligence, preparing narrative information for SAR filings, and participating in ad-hoc projects as needed.

You will utilize internal and external investigative resources and apply logical research techniques.

Conduct daily reviews and triage alerts utilizing real-time blockchain analytics monitoring, manual reports, or internal/external referrals.

Review potential matches against various regulatory watchlists and conduct additional research to ascertain the validity of matches; elevate potentially suspicious activity to management.

Conduct regular risk assessments and monitor suspicious transactions to identify potential money laundering activities.

Where appropriate, facilitate Requests for Information (RFIs) with cross-functional staff to investigate transaction monitoring cases.

Conduct research using internal and external sources to help determine potentially suspicious activity and disposition of adverse news.

Create, update, and maintain files and records related to all supporting information used in mitigating the alerts.

Work closely with other teams, such as Compliance, Legal, and Risk, to ensure that all AML-related activities are aligned with the company’s overall compliance strategy.

Assist with the validation of the transaction monitoring system or any updates required.

• 3+ years experience in conducting AML-related account activity analysis, due diligence, and investigations in a financial services institution.

Strong writing, analytical and communications skills. Must be able to execute tasks within tight deadlines.

Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively with colleagues across regions and business units.

Should be a self-starter, organized, detail-oriented, and results driven.

Excellent command of spoken and written English is required.

Prior experience working in a multi-national or matrix environment.

Knowledge with AML/CFT/Sanctions, money transmission regulations, and industry best practices.

Familiarity with commonly used transaction monitoring & reporting tool(s), such as Chainalysis.

Relevant industry certifications, e.g. CAMS.

Cryptocurrency experience is a plus.