Financial Crime Compliance Analyst

BitMEX is one of the earliest cryptocurrency exchanges with a derivatives trading platform. BitMEX was founded in 2014. However, it was with the introduction of perpetual futures that the exchange became immensely popular.

BitMEX truly revolutionised the industry by introducing perpetual industry and changed how traders thought of trading Bitcoin. The exchange is registered in Seychelles.

BitMEX is mainly based out of Hong Kong. However, they do have offices in other US cities such as Chicago, Milwaukee, New York, and San Francisco.

If you're looking for BitMEX Jobs, expect to be extremely competent. With the popularity of the exchange, they expect their employees to be the best in their fields. If you feel you are, check out some of the jobs below:

BitMEX stands as a globally leading exchange for crypto derivatives, offering traders a professional-grade trading platform. Since its inception in 2014, BitMEX has maintained an impeccable security record with “no coin lost, ever!”.

Our platform caters to cryptocurrency derivatives traders by providing low latency, deep liquidity, and maximum availability. Currently, BitMEX offers more than 100 derivatives contracts, 16 pairs for spot trading, and an easy covert function between 30+ different cryptocurrencies.

In 2015, BitMEX revolutionised the market by inventing the Perpetual Swap, which has since become the most widely traded crypto product. Demonstrating a commitment to transparency, since 2021, BitMEX has been among the first exchanges to regularly publish its on-chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities, ensuring that the funds available exceed the total client balances.

This is an intermediate level role responsible for supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of BitMEX’s Financial Crime Compliance program, with focus on Sanctions and Travel Rule Compliance, alongside responsibility for day-to-day advisory support.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on requirements, best practices, and industry trends relating to the Financial Crime Compliance program, with focus on KYC, Sanctions and Travel Rule
• Develop, implement, and manage implementation of the firm wide Travel Rule program
• Act as second line of defense to advise on escalations from internal and external stakeholders relating to KYC, Sanctions and Travel Rule Compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Technology, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and Customer Support, to ensure effective implementation of KYC,Sanctions and Travel Rule related systems and controls
• Stay updated with regulatory changes and industry developments, proactively adjusting the Financial Crime Compliance program to maintain compliance and mitigate risks
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on Financial Crime Compliance policies, procedures, and best practices
• Provide regulatory guidance, direction and support in respect to licensing requirements relating to Financial Crime Compliance
• Evaluate compliance, operational and reputational risk, and advise on policies, procedures and guidelines to mitigate financial crime risks
• Maintain the Financial Crime Compliance program including relevant policies, procedures, standards, and relevant migration and remediation initiatives
• Provide input, support and coordinate projects, including but not limited to Travel Rule program implementation, vendor management, data validation, technical journey design, management of audits and regulatory exam requests, risk assessments, employee training and quality assurance, as well as other important Financial Crime Compliance program deliverables
• Manage external vendors used to support KYC, Sanctions and Travel Rule Compliance, including handling design and implementation of key functionality

• 3-6 years of AML & Sanctions compliance experience, ideally with at least 1 year of experience working in the crypto industry
• Demonstrable financial crime compliance program implementation and improvement experience
• Experience in performing testing/quality assurance
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
• Demonstrable interest in virtual asset financial…