Compliance Analyst

BitGo is seeking a Compliance Analyst to join their team in New York City. This role involves analyzing and investigating transaction monitoring alerts, conducting comprehensive investigations into flagged activity, and making recommendations for Suspicious Activity Reports. The Compliance Analyst will also monitor BitGo platform activity for potential financial crime red flags, collaborate with the Compliance team on program enhancements, and stay updated on AML typologies and regulatory trends. The ideal candidate should have experience in AML transaction monitoring, blockchain analytics tools, and a strong understanding of AML regulatory requirements.

• Analyzing, reviewing, and investigating transaction monitoring alerts using tools such as Elliptic, TRM Labs, and Unit21 to identify and escalate financial crime red flags.
• Performing comprehensive and insightful investigations into flagged transaction activity or accounts, and making recommendations for the filing of Suspicious Activity Reports.
• Keeping a watchful eye over wider BitGo platform activity to identify potential financial crime red flags, including reviewing law enforcement & 314(b) inquiries, sanctions screening, negative news, or 314(a) escalations, referrals from BitGo employees or external parties.
• Collaborating with the wider Compliance team on program enhancements such as risk rule and detection scenario calibration, quality assurance reviews, and data analysis.
• Driving efforts to integrate transaction monitoring vendors into BitGo systems.
• Drafting and updating Financial Intelligence Unit procedures, participating in AML training and education efforts.
• Maintaining an advanced understanding of AML typologies that relate to cryptocurrency transactions, correspondent banking, high-risk jurisdictions, and be a vocal point for current regulatory trends, enforcement actions, and crypto-related financial crime news.

• 3+ years experience in AML transaction monitoring, investigations, and SAR reporting
• 1+ years of experience with using blockchain analytics tools (Elliptic, TRM Labs, Chainalysis, etc), and an advanced understanding of the concepts that underpin blockchain transaction tracing. Certification such as Chainalysis Reactor is preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of AML regulatory requirements and expectations, including BSA and PATRIOT Acts
• Strong investigative and analytical skills; experience leveraging multiple information sources to run an investigation
• A drive to understand the causes and reasons for account or transaction behavior and an eagerness to 'paint the picture'

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and stock options
• 100% company paid health insurance for employee, partner, and dependents
• Up to 5% 401k company match
• Paid parental leave and paid vacation
• Free custom lunches, dinners, and snacks
• Computer equipment and workplace furniture provided
• Great colleagues and inspiring startup environment
• Benefits may vary based on location
• Compensation for this role averages between $90,000 - $120,000 USD base salary
• Equity and annual performance bonus included in package