Transaction Monitoring Analyst
Remote · Compliance
We are looking for a Transaction Monitoring Specialist to conduct daily KYC checks and apply enhanced due diligence as required by regulatory standards. In this role, you will monitor transactions, identify suspicious activities, and prepare reports to improve team performance.
If you have relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and attention to detail, we would love to have you on our team.
Responsibilities
- Carry out KYC checks daily and apply, where it is necessary EDD procedure, in accordance with the regulatory requirements
- Conducting ongoing transaction monitoring in accordance with the internal policies and procedures
- Perform daily routine monitoring of incoming and outgoing transactions, detect suspicious and abnormal activity in customers behavior and scrutinize it
- Handle and review assigned cases, investigate them and, if it is required, escalate to relevant MLROs
- Prepare SARs and other statistical reports and communicate with the designated stakeholders in order to strengthen the quality of team performance
- Maintain the required log reports and audit trails
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in the compliance field, no less than 2 years on the same position as Transaction Monitoring Analyst
- Experience in the crypto industry, good understanding of crypto transactions and blockchain technology
- Higher education with a degree in Economy or Law
- Working experience with blockchain analytical tools as Chainalysis, Crystal, Elliptic etc.
- Knowledge of the recent crypto-related legislations (MiCA, DORA, 6th AMLD) and their requirement for the industry
- Proficiency in conducting KYC procedure (in particular, CDD/EDD), periodic and alert reviews
- Understanding of the principal of ongoing monitoring and their components (automatic and manual alerts, gap analysis, risk assessment)
- Knowledge of the recent money laundering/terrorist financing patterns, scam and fraud schemes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset is mandatory
- Ability to be a good team player
- Desire for a constant self-development and self-improvement in the professional field
- Compliance certificates (CTMA, CAMS, ICA, FCE) will be considered as a strong plus
- English - full work proficiency (C1-C2), Russian - full work proficiency or native speaker, other European languages will be considered as advantage
Conditions
- Work in a remote mode in EU working hours
- Competitive salary
- Self-development and training support
- Effective management that listens actively and uses data-driven approach to guide decisions
- Working among professionals in their field
Important information for the applicants: We’ll reach out within 2 weeks should your profile be a match.