BSA​/AML Digital Assets Compliance Consultant

Responsibilities

• Support the design, maintenance and enhancement of AML frameworks, policies, procedures, controls, and tooling as they relate to digital assets, blockchain technology and cryptocurrency
• Provide support to design and enhance the risk framework and controls required to manage risk associated with digital assets and emerging banking solutions ensuring alignment with BSA/AML and sanctions compliance standards
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessment of digital assets prospects and clients
• Evaluate suitability and effectiveness of prospect and client AML compliance programs
• Conduct financial crimes investigations involving suspicious crypto‑related activity
• Conduct small‑group training sessions on crypto‑related financial crime typologies and investigations tactics
• Identify suspicious transactions and coordinate with Financial Investigations Unit for potential Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filings
• Conduct deep‑dive risk assessments on new product and service offerings involving digital assets or emerging banking solutions

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or in lieu of degree, a combined minimum of 9 years’ higher education and/or relevant work experience
• Strong knowledge of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, virtual asset service providers, wallets, and DeFi platforms
• Experience with blockchain analytics and compliance tools
• Experience in leading complex anti‑money laundering and/or financial crimes investigations
• Strong analytical, investigative and documentation skills
• Advanced ability to apply critical thinking skills and to challenge management
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effective ability to organize projects and keep efforts on track
• Advanced ability to strategically seek critical information and ensure responses convey complex and/or nuanced concepts in an effective and understandable manner
• Effective ability to independently manage work across initiatives, exhibiting a high degree of flexibility, productivity, and ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail