SAR Analyst

Blockchain.com is the world's leading software platform for digital assets. Offering the largest production blockchain platform in the world, we share the passion to code, create, and ultimately build an open, accessible and fair financial future, one piece of software at a time.

We are looking for outstanding compliance operations talents to join our Compliance Operations team as a SAR Analyst. In this role, you will work closely across the global compliance team and other functions in the company to provide support on compliance and regulatory matters focusing on financial crimes compliance. We are looking for a highly motivated, adaptable and collaborative person who can handle ambiguity and enjoys building. If you have experience in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to be a member of an innovative compliance team in the crypto currency space, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Role:

The SAR analyst supports the Compliance program for Blockchain’s EU and Rest of World operations, which focuses on regulatory reporting compliance (e.g., SAR drafting, CTR reporting, QA) and also includes other compliance requirements (e.g., regulators’ requests, governance, etc.).

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Conduct a review of prepared material about detected transaction monitoring alerts for incoming and outgoing transactions
• Draft Suspicious Activity reports (SARs)
• Report suspicious financial activity to the authorities
• Follow up on reporting of Currency Transaction Reporting (CTRs) to the authorities
• Liaise with official authorities for their investigations, support in preparing the responses to authorities
• Provide Quality Assurance reviews on other team member’s work
• Respond and remediate issues identified by the Compliance, Support, Risk, and Onboarding teams within Blockchain.com
• Assist in projects, monitoring, and investigations, as directed by your supervisor and MLROs
  
  

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• The foremost quality for this position or any position at Blockchain.com is integrity. 
• 1-2 years relevant experience or university degree is desirable.
• Lithuanian language is a must requirement to apply for this role
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Lithuanina and English.
• Ability to work independently and in a team set up, good organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in AML, or from an operational team where AML is a part of your day to day activities.
• Basic MS Excel / Google spreadsheet, MS Word skills are mandatory
• Professional experience with FinTechs/cryptocurrencies is advantageous but not required. 
• Professional experience with transaction monitoring is advantageous but not required.

COMPENSATION & PERKS

• Unlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need it.
• Unlimited books policy; order the technical resources you need or simply pick something up from our company library.
• Apple equipment.
• Learning and development opportunities in other areas than AML and KYC in the future.
• Full-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company.
• This job is located in Lithuania, Vilnius. Presence is in the office 3 days per week is mandatory.
• Depending on skill set and experience, the salary for this role starts at 28,000 EUR per year

Blockchain is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, and apprenticeship. Blockchain makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need at the time.