Compliance Analyst, AML Investigations

OKX•Austin, TX

3d•$60,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The successful candidates will have prior AML transaction monitoring and investigations experience in the financial services, FinTech or cryptocurrency industries. You will help detect unusual activity, suspicious/illegal behaviors and patterns, as well as assist in projects focused on preventing and detecting financial crimes. As part of the AML Investigations team, you’ll be be responsible for conducting a variety of tasks such as investigations, conducting enhanced due diligence , preparing narrative information for SAR filings, and participating in ad-hoc projects as needed. You will utilize internal and external investigative resources and apply logical research techniques.

Requirements

3+ years experience in conducting AML related account activity analysis, due-diligence, and investigations in a financial services institution.
Strong writing, analytical and communications skills.
Must be able to execute tasks within tight deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively with colleagues across regions and business units.
Should be a self-starter, organized, detail oriented, and results driven.
Excellent command of spoken and written English is required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a multi-national or matrix environment.
Knowledge with AML/CFT/Sanctions, money transmission regulations, and industry best practices.
Familiarity with commonly used transaction monitoring & reporting tool(s), such as Chainalysis.
Relevant industry certifications, e.g., CAMS.
Cryptocurrency experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough investigations on users' account activities as a result of transaction monitoring alerts.
Where appropriate, facilitate Requests for Information (RFIs) with cross-functional staff in the investigation of transaction monitoring cases.
Conduct research using internal and external sources to help determine potentially suspicious activity and disposition of adverse news.
Make determinations and recommend escalation decisions on cases investigated.
Create, update and maintain files and records related to all supporting information used during investigation.
Prepare SAR materials and draft SAR narratives.
Assist with ad hoc projects incl. QA alert dispositions, validation of the transaction monitoring system or any updates, training, etc.