Financial Crimes Specialist

Our client is a well-funded seed-stage startup building a fintech platform for crypto. Our small team of fintech experts comes from backgrounds at Braintree Payments, Venmo, PayPal, and Coinbase. We're motivated by the opportunity to build a globally scalable, high-performing platform that on- and off-ramps the next billion users from crypto.

Job Overview

They're seeking a Financial Crimes Specialist to join their team, focusing on the initial stages of financial crime investigations (Level 1). This role is crucial for maintaining the security and compliance of their platform as they scale. The ideal candidate will have foundational expertise in financial crime investigations, particularly in the crypto space, and be skilled at handling initial alert triage and assisting with complex investigations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle initial triage of suspicious activity alert flows, escalating when necessary
• Assist in conducting investigations using on-chain investigative tools and techniques
• Support management and optimization of financial crime detection and reporting process flows
• Stay current with industry trends, typologies, regulatory requirements, and emerging threats in cryptocurrency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform security and compliance features
• Assist in preparing regular reports for senior management and other stakeholders

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in Financial Crime Investigations, ideally covering AML, Fraud, and crypto with a focus on consumer typologies
• Familiarity with on-chain investigative tools and techniques
• Baseline understanding of blockchain technology, digital assets, and related fraud and compliance challenges
• Demonstrated ability to reason through edge cases and apply appropriate judgment in unfamiliar situations
• Agile and effective in a fast-paced, startup environment
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience

Nice-to-Have:

• Certifications or training in investigative tools and typologies, fraud prevention, financial compliance, or related areas
• Experience working in a seed-stage startup or similar high-growth environment