FinCrime AML Analyst

Blockchain is connecting the world to the future of finance. As the most trusted and fastest-growing global crypto company, it helps millions of people worldwide safely access cryptocurrency. Since its inception in 2011, Blockchain has earned the trust of over 90 million wallet holders and more than 40 million verified users, facilitating over $1 trillion in crypto transactions.

Investigate AML alerts escalated by the Transaction Monitoring Alert Triage Team, analysing transactional data to assess potential money laundering risks. Conduct complex investigations involving on‑chain financial crime, identifying trends and potential typologies. Provide feedback to improve transaction monitoring rules and systems, ensuring efficiency in identifying suspicious activity. Analyse blockchain data to uncover patterns, trends, and potential risks, providing clear insights for decision‑making.

Develop, refine, and deploy scripts to handle, manipulate, and manage large datasets, ensuring efficient and accurate processing. Review transactions and publicly available sources to determine whether activities are aligned with the firm’s acceptable use policies or regulations. Document and report investigation findings, prepare case files with required documentation, and provide clear, concise written summaries of the investigation. Review and request SoF and SoW information to support investigations and decision‑making processes.

Handle low to high complexity escalations from internal teams, coordinating with cross‑functional departments as necessary. Monitor trends and patterns to help compliance teams improve transaction monitoring capabilities and detection effectiveness. Collaborate with internal teams to refine AML detection strategies and ensure ongoing improvement of monitoring systems.

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in AML, compliance or a related field. The foremost quality for this position or any position at  is integrity. Strong analytical and research skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Ability to work independently and in a team set up, good organisational and time‑management skills. Basic MS Excel / Google spreadsheet, MS Word skills are mandatory.

Previous experience working in Compliance, or Fraud Prevention is essential. Experience triaging transaction monitoring alerts or carrying out Enhanced Due Diligence preferred. Professional experience within a fintech or crypto company is advantageous but not required.

Competitive full‑time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry‑leading company. This is a role based in our Palermo office, with a mandatory in‑office presence four days per week. The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an exciting, emerging industry. Performance‑based bonuses. Apple equipment provided by the company.

Work from Anywhere Policy:
You can work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 20 days per year.

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