Senior Risk Analyst (SQL), KYC Fraud Prevention
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Risk Analyst (Anti-Fraud, KYC Fraud Prevention) to join our Risk Management team. In this role, you will be responsible for detecting and preventing fraudulent activities related to onboarding processes and existing user accounts. You will play a key role in protecting our platform’s integrity, ensuring compliance with KYC (Know Your Customer) regulations, and safeguarding our users’ assets.
Responsibilities:
Investigate suspicious user behaviours and patterns to identify and prevent fraudulent activities during and post-KYC onboarding.Monitor, analyse, and interpret large volumes of user and transaction data to detect anomalies or fraudulent trends.Collaborate closely with Compliance, Security, Customer Support, and Engineering teams to manage and escalate fraud cases effectively.Develop and refine fraud detection rules, alerts, and operational procedures to improve the efficiency of risk controls.Assist in the design and improvement of KYC procedures to balance user experience with risk mitigation.Prepare clear and concise reports on investigation findings and recommend process improvements.Support initiatives to enhance internal risk policies, fraud prevention strategies, and automated monitoring systems.Cooperate with global/local regulatory teams to deploy the proper risk control measures to mitigate the potential fraud attacks.Requirements:
2+ years’ experience in fraud detection, risk analysis, AML/KYC compliance knowledge, or a related field, preferably within a fintech, financial services, or crypto organisation.Strong understanding of KYC requirements, fraud typologies.Experience in handling complex fraud investigations and familiarity with transaction monitoring systems.Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and manipulate large datasets (e.g., SQL proficiency preferred).Strong sense of integrity, professional scepticism, and critical thinking.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; additional language skills are advantageous.High level of discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information.Passion for blockchain, cryptocurrency, and the future of financial technologies.Job application links are only visible to logged in users.
