Member of Compliance, Sanctions

Anchorage Digital

125d

About The Position

As a Member of Compliance, Sanctions you will assist the Global Compliance Lead, Sanctions in the design, development and roll out of Anchorage Digital’s Sanctions Compliance Program. You will be an expert with deep understanding and knowledge of regulatory requirements on Sanctions Screening, OFAC Reporting, and Travel Rule/Value Transfer regulations and be able to apply those requirements to support business development and manage risks appropriately for the Company. You will be provided the opportunity to work across different financial crime compliance areas while leveraging intuitive systems, such as blockchain analytics (e.g., TRM Labs, Chainalysis etc.) and screening tools (LexisNexis Bridger). Most importantly, you will be on the front lines of implementing and developing the most advanced Sanctions Compliance program in the digital asset industry.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge in evolving cryptocurrency regulations, custody and brokerage operations.
• Understanding of United States and/or Singapore BSA/AML and Sanctions Regulations.
• Familiarity with OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List and sanction programs.
• Expertise or experience in using blockchain analytics tools to disposition alerts and review on-chain risk.
• Ability to determine false positives and true matches in regards to screening alerts with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in data analytics and/or spreadsheet pivots/formulas for data analysis.
• Blockchain Analytics experience and Certifications (TRM, Chainalysis, etc.).
• A passion for building out programs in their early stages, including creation and maintenance of policies, procedures, and new tools.

Responsibilities

• Management of Anchorage Digital’s sanctions screening alerts for all its global affiliates.
• Work closely with leadership in providing feedback on workflow or system enhancements and implementations.
• Assist the OFAC Officer and the Sanctions Compliance Team with building out and/or executing the Sanctions Compliance Program across different regulatory regimes, products and services.
• Clear speaking within meetings and collaboration with team members and other stakeholders.
• Mentor other team members to obtain consistency in work output and knowledge across team functions.
• Conduct in-depth research on companies and/or individuals who are clients, prospective clients and/or connected parties.
• Review and disposition or escalate screening alerts originating from client onboarding or KYC reviews.
• Prepare monthly management reporting for sanctions metrics for the OFAC Officer and BSA Officer.
• Stay abreast of industry standards and developments in the areas of KYC/AML, and sanctions.

Benefits

• Inclusive workplace culture.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level