Compliance Associate
About The Position
With millions of wallet users and a global audience, Bitcoin.com is one of the world's leading crypto content and onboarding platforms. This role suits a hands-on professional eager to help structure and improve our compliance programme. Working closely with the Compliance Officer, you will provide support in owning and running our AML/financial-crime framework, taking the lead on KYC escalations, CDD/EDD, and risk-rating and screening processes, while contributing to broader regulatory efforts across multiple jurisdictions. This is a role that calls for strong independent judgment in a fast-moving, low-baseline environment.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in AML/financial crime compliance within fintech or crypto, including at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity
- Working knowledge of EU MiCA & EMI frameworks
- Demonstrated expertise in KYC/CDD/EDD, KYB/UBO verification, PEP/sanctions/adverse-media screening, transaction monitoring, and source-of-funds analysis
- Track record of building or materially contributing to a financial-crime programme, including direct experience engaging with regulators
- Strong fluency in FATF standards and sound judgment on the crypto AML regulatory perimeter
- Working knowledge of GDPR/UK-GDPR as applied to KYC/KYB data, including lawful basis assessments, Article 9 (biometric data), Article 35 DPIAs, data retention, and DSAR handling
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and operate effectively in a low-baseline/ambiguous environment
Nice To Haves
- CAMS or ICA AML Diploma (CCAS, CGSS, or CIPP-E a plus)
- Experience with blockchain analytics tools (Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM) and IDV/screening platforms (Sumsub, Onfido, World-Check, ComplyAdvantage, OpenSanctions)
- Familiarity with iGaming affiliate ad-compliance and wallet/swap CASP-perimeter considerations
- Direct SAR/STR filing experience
- Knowledge of VARA framework and governance requirements
- General crypto and blockchain domain knowledge
Responsibilities
- Handle KYC escalations and own the CDD/EDD framework, including risk-rating methodology and screening/monitoring processes
- Recommend and support the preparation of SAR/STRs
- Support the Compliance Officer on KYB and partner-related escalations
- Contribute to international licensing efforts
- Provide cross-functional support to Business Development on compliance matters
- Assist with the design and delivery of AML training programmes across the organization
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- One of the most recognized names in crypto
- Flexible, modern, remote-friendly environment
- Room to grow in a fast-moving global organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
