Senior Analyst (Crypto)

Core Competencies & Expertise

• AML & KYC Compliance – Conducting CDD and EDD on customers, including high-risk entities, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and businesses operating in crypto-related activities.
• Crypto Transaction Monitoring – Investigating on-chain and off-chain transactions to identify potential risks related to mixers, tumblers, darknet markets, and high-risk jurisdictions.
• Blockchain Analytics Tools – Hands-on experience using:
• Chainalysis – Wallet clustering, transaction tracing, exposure risk scoring.
• TRM Labs – Address screening, smart contract analytics, fraud detection.
• Gemini – Exchange compliance monitoring, blockchain forensic investigations.
• Sanctions & Adverse Media Screening – Screening wallets, counterparties, and entities against OFAC, UN, EU, and FATF watchlists.
• Regulatory Compliance – Strong understanding of FinCEN, FATF, SEC, FCA, and MAS crypto compliance frameworks.
• SAR/STR Filing – Drafting and submitting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for regulatory reporting.
• Risk Assessment & Escalation – Providing insights on crypto-specific typologies, including DeFi exploits, NFT wash trading, and stablecoin risks.
• Cross-functional Collaboration – Working with internal fraud teams, law enforcement, and regulators to investigate and mitigate crypto financial crimes.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Due Diligence (CDD) & Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) – Crypto-Specific
• Conduct CDD/EDD for crypto customers, including individuals, exchanges, OTC desks, and institutional clients.
• Assess the source of wealth and source of funds (SOW/SOF) for crypto-related transactions.
• Verify wallet addresses, transaction histories, and counterparties for potential illicit activity.
• Utilize Chainalysis Reactor/TRM Labs to investigate high-risk wallet interactions.
• Crypto Transaction Monitoring & Risk Detection
• Monitor real-time crypto transactions for suspicious patterns using Gemini, Chainalysis KYT, and TRM Labs.
• Detect and analyze trends in illicit activities, such as mixing services, cross-chain swaps, and sanction evasion techniques.
• Investigations & Reporting
• Conduct blockchain forensics on crypto currency to track fund flows.
• File Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) / Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) for money laundering, fraud, and terrorist financing cases.
• Sanctions & Adverse Media Screening
• Screen crypto wallet addresses and counterparties against OFAC SDN, EU, UN, and other sanctions lists.
• Conduct adverse media research on high-risk crypto businesses.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with FATF Travel Rule, FinCEN requirements, and global AML/CFT regulations.
• Stay updated on crypto-related enforcement actions and emerging risks.

Preferred Certifications

• Crypto-Specific Certifications:
• Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator (CCI)
• Chainalysis Cryptocurrency Fundamentals Certification (CCFC)
• TRM Academy Certifications
• AML & Compliance Certifications:
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
• ICA Advanced Certificate in AML & Crypto Compliance
• Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS)