Compliance Analyst, AML Investigations

The role

The Compliance Analyst will conduct investigations on user account activities resulting from transaction monitoring alerts. You will perform enhanced due diligence, prepare SAR narratives, and assist with projects to prevent financial crimes.

What you will do

• Conduct thorough investigations on users' account activities as a result of transaction monitoring alerts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally in the investigation of transaction monitoring cases.
• Make determinations and recommend escalation decisions on cases investigated.
• Prepare SAR materials and draft SAR narratives.
• Conduct research using internal and external sources to determine suspicious activity and adverse news.
• Create, update and maintain files and records related to investigation information.
• Assist with ad hoc projects including QA alert dispositions, validation of the transaction monitoring system or updates, and training.

Required qualifications

• 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 to work effectively with colleagues across regions and business units.
• Self-starter, organized, detail oriented, and results driven.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English is required.

Nice to have

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package.
• Learning and development programs.
• Education subsidies for employees' growth and development.
• Team building programs and company events.
• Wellness and meal allowances.
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants.

About the company

OKX is a leading crypto exchange and the developer of OKX Wallet. It is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world.