AML/KYC Analyst - Crypto

Responsibilities

• Perform customer due diligence (CDD) and periodic reviews for crypto counterparties.
• Conduct risk-based counterparty reviews with exposure to enhanced due diligence (EDD) requirements.
• Analyze complex ownership and control structures, including offshore and layered structures where relevant.
• Assess AML/CTF and sanctions risks associated with counterparties, products and jurisdictions.
• Manage escalations relating to high-risk counterparties and onboarding matters.
• Conduct independent AML/KYC risk assessments and determine appropriate risk classifications.
• Prepare high-risk cases and escalation memos for senior stakeholder approval.
• Conduct adverse media and sanctions screening using relevant screening tools.
• Identify and assess AML/CTF and sanctions-related red flags associated with crypto counterparties and digital asset activities.
• Engage directly with counterparties regarding AML/KYC requirements and documentation requests.
• Work closely with Trading, Legal, Compliance and operational teams on onboarding and risk matters.
• Provide practical AML guidance to internal stakeholders on crypto-related risks and controls.
• Support AML/KYC enhancement initiatives and control improvements.
• Assistance with AML/CTF policies, procedures and guidance materials.
• Assist with internal audits, regulatory reviews and remediation actions.
• Remain current on AML/CTF regulatory developments, sanctions frameworks and industry expectations relevant to digital assets.

Requirements

• 4+ years of AML/KYC/CDD experience within crypto, trading, banking, payment institutions or other regulated financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of enhanced due diligence (EDD) requirements and risk-based AML/KYC assessments.
• Experience conducting independent risk assessments and exercising sound judgement.
• Knowledge of relevant AML/CTF legislation, including sanctions frameworks.
• Experience dealing with complex legal entity structures and institutional counterparties.
• Strong analytical and investigative mindset.
• Ability to independently manage complex AML/KYC matters from onboarding through ongoing monitoring.
• Confident communicator, capable of interacting directly with counterparties and senior stakeholders.
• Pragmatic and risk-based approach to problem solving.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving regulatory environment.
• High level of ownership, accountability and attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Prior familiarity with AML/CTF risks and typologies relevant to digital assets and crypto markets is preferred.
• Familiarity with crypto transaction tracing and wallet screening tools is preferred.
• CAMS certification preferred; crypto-related AML certifications are a plus.

What the company offers

• A high-impact role in a small, expert team holding significant regulatory responsibility.
• A collaborative, high-performance culture that rewards ownership and initiative.
• Exposure to AML operations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support to obtain CAMS certification if not already held.