Junior AML Analyst
Grey (YC W22)
AML Analyst
Grey (YC W22)
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $500 per month
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
Tech Stack
Ruby on Rails
About the role
- Conduct detailed investigations on alerts involving both crypto and fiat transactions, including peer-to-peer payments, deposits, and cross-border transfers.
- Utilize blockchain analytics tools (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic) to trace virtual asset flows and identify high-risk exposure.
- Review alerts from Transaction Monitoring (TM) systems, analyzing behavioral patterns across payment rails and wallets.
- Identify and escalate complex typologies such as layering, account takeovers, and use of crypto mixers or mule networks.
- Prepare and document investigation summaries, case files, and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
- Support ongoing enhancement of monitoring rules and risk models by providing insights based on investigation trends.
- Work with the Compliance and Product teams to strengthen controls on both fiat and crypto onboarding, transaction monitoring, and withdrawals.
- Stay up to date on global AML/CTF frameworks (FCA, FINTRAC, FATF, MiCA, etc.) and typologies relevant to hybrid financial systems.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience in AML or Financial Crime investigations within fintech, crypto exchange, or regulated payments institution.
- Working knowledge of blockchain analytics tools and fiat TM systems.
- Solid understanding of on/off-ramp activity, wallet tracing, and payment flows.
- Strong analytical and writing skills with attention to investigative detail.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Law, or related field.
- Professional certification (CAMS, CCI, CFCS, ICA) preferred.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
blockchain analyticstransaction monitoringinvestigation documentationbehavioral pattern analysisrisk model enhancementwallet tracingpayment flow analysiscomplex typology identificationsuspicious activity reporting
Soft skills
analytical skillswriting skillsattention to detail
Certifications
CAMSCCICFCSICA
