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$125,000–$165,000/yr
Global Unlimited PTO

  • Investigate escalated cases from transaction monitoring, fraud referrals, market surveillance, and sanctions screening for signs of money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and sanctions evasion.
  • Prepare detailed Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) that meet regulatory requirements and internal policy, and document decisions when no SAR is needed.
  • Support law enforcement requests, subpoenas, and 314(a) reviews, and perform quality control reviews of analyst work.

AML Blockchain Analytics Financial Crime

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EMEA

  • Conduct in-depth investigations of complex AML cases and analyze blockchain transactions to identify suspicious activities.
  • Partner with compliance, training, and FIU stakeholders to evaluate AML transaction monitoring and reporting requirements.
  • Collaborate with law enforcement, regulators, and external partners to share intelligence and support criminal investigations.

OKX is a leading crypto exchange and the developer of OKX Wallet, enabling millions to access crypto trading and decentralized applications. The company is trusted by large institutions, backed by Proof of Reserves, and driven by core principles like 'We Before Me', 'Do the Right Thing', and 'Get Things Done'.

US

  • Own the transaction monitoring program for fiat and digital asset flows, including alert review and escalation.
  • Use blockchain analytics to assess illicit-finance indicators such as sanctions, mixers, and ransomware.
  • Run market surveillance on trading activity, detecting abuse like wash trading, spoofing, and pump-and-dumps.

We provide institutional-grade, blockchain-enabled investment products and services, including tokenized funds and decentralized finance technology. We're fully remote, founded by Goldman Sachs alumni, and backed by top investors like Founders Fund and Coinbase Ventures.

UK

  • Investigate complex financial crime cases, including enhanced due diligence for high-risk businesses and multi-jurisdictional money mule operations.
  • Write and submit high-quality Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to the National Crime Agency with strong legal and evidential standards.
  • Coach investigators on financial crime typologies and collaborate with operations analysts to continuously improve guidance.

Monzo is a digital bank making money work for everyone, with products from personal and business accounts to savings and pensions. They are known for award-winning customer service and an inclusive, diverse culture, having grown significantly in the UK over the last decade.

US

  • Conduct end-to-end AML transaction monitoring investigations to identify financial crime risks.
  • Remediate high-volume alert backlogs while maintaining accuracy and regulatory compliance.
  • Document findings and support SAR referral decisions with evidence-based conclusions.

Our partner is a financial services organization supporting a high-impact financial crime compliance project. This project-based contract offers a fast-paced environment focused on regulatory compliance, risk identification, and investigative quality.

Global

  • Conduct legal review of Compliance investigation case files for risk and regulatory issues.
  • Analyze regulatory reporting and help define Legal/Compliance roles in investigations.
  • Track case volume and SLA turnaround while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. Trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries, it aims to increase financial freedom.

$100,000–$135,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO 12w maternity 12w paternity

  • Own day-to-day compliance operations including KYC/KYB reviews, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring investigations.
  • Prepare Unusual Activity Reports and regulatory/bank partner reporting deliverables with thorough documentation.
  • Contribute to policy development and compliance technology improvements as the program scales.

Privacy is a virtual card platform that gives consumers and small businesses control over online payments, protecting 250,000+ users with bank-level security and encryption. It operates within Lithic's 170+ person organization, with a dedicated team of 35 spanning 26 states and 7 countries, and has been named one of Forbes' Top 100 Most Customer-Centric Companies.

Global

  • Drive development and implementation of key remediation initiatives across Compliance and support the GMLRO office.
  • Engage in special projects, acting as liaison between global Compliance functions and regional teams.
  • Oversee obligation mapping and horizon scanning for financial crime risks within Binance's regional functions.

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem and the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. With 300+ million users across 100+ countries, it offers a fast-paced, results-driven culture with a flat structure and remote-first work environment.

US

  • Monitor real-time and post-trade activity for potential manipulation, fraud, and disruptive trading practices.
  • Investigate surveillance alerts, reconstruct orders and trades, and document reasoning clearly.
  • Help build surveillance procedures, tooling, and case-management flows as a founding member of the market regulation function.

Sei Labs is a unicorn startup based in NYC building Sei, the fastest EVM blockchain in the world designed for trading. They are a lean, remote-first team that ships fast, takes full ownership of outcomes, and builds from first principles.

Global

  • Assist with e-communication surveillance, compliance checklists, and policy maintenance.
  • Support due diligence questionnaires, risk assessments, and regulatory examinations.
  • Help govern committees and prepare materials for internal audits and regulatory inquiries.

Ondo Finance provides institutional-grade blockchain-enabled investment products and services, including tokenized funds and decentralized finance technology. The well-funded, fully remote company is backed by top investors and led by a team of industry veterans.

$100,000–$125,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Triage fraud and AML alerts quickly and accurately, prioritizing by member impact and potential loss.
  • Investigate complex multi-account cases and prepare SAR referrals with defensible documentation.
  • Partner across product, engineering, and operations to tune controls and improve alert quality.

Rocket Money helps millions of people save and grow their money through personalized, automated financial products. The company is a fast-moving fintech with a collaborative culture and a strong focus on financial prosperity for its expanding member base.

Global

  • Coordinate with the Legal Department and management on U.S. regulatory litigation and government agency relationships.
  • Support responses to regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and compliance reviews, especially AML and sanctions programs.
  • Advise cross-functional teams on U.S. legal obligations and support filings, investigations, and remediation efforts.

Binance is a global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. Trusted by over 300 million people in 100+ countries, it has a flat, results-driven, remote-first culture.

Global

  • Conduct second-line compliance reviews for corporate customers during onboarding and periodic checks.
  • Assess corporate structures, UBOs, sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media to identify risks.
  • Support Enhanced Due Diligence and ensure complete, accurate audit trails.

Binance is the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange and a leading global blockchain ecosystem. We serve 300+ million users across 100+ countries with a remote-first, flat-structured culture.

Global

  • Perform sanctions reviews on escalations from blockchain monitoring, name screening, and transaction screening.
  • Review accounts and account opening documentation for sanctions circumvention risk and resolve alerts accurately and on time.
  • Coordinate with global compliance teams to streamline operations using automation and AI-assisted tools.

Kraken is one of the world's longest-standing crypto platforms, offering spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services to over 10 million clients globally. The culture is driven by a builder's mindset, with compliance central to how the company operates.

United States Latin America

  • Own the real-time transaction monitoring implementation, including tuning AML rules and thresholds across fiat and stablecoin flows.
  • Run daily alert triage, investigations, and case management, making release, return, or escalation decisions.
  • Lead SAR and STR filing across US, Bermuda, and LATAM jurisdictions, and manage regulator and partner bank inquiries.

Caliza builds commercial banking infrastructure for cross-border businesses, offering USD accounts, multi-currency payments, and stablecoin conversion via a single API. It's a venture-backed fintech backed by Initialized Capital and QED Investors, with a team that has built financial infrastructure at Visa, Nubank, and other major companies.

Global

  • Oversee day-to-day BSA/AML SAM case investigations, ensuring compliance with BSA/AML regulations and OCC expectations.
  • Manage team performance, case queues, SLAs, and quality of SAR referrals, coaching analysts to success.
  • Partner with compliance, technology, and data teams to optimize monitoring rules and drive continuous improvement.

Pathward is a financial empowerment company that works with innovators to increase financial availability, choice, and opportunity for all through responsible, secure financial products. They are a team of problem solvers and innovators who celebrate differences and embrace a HUMBLE*HUNGRY*SMART culture.

Asia

  • Lead and conduct comprehensive internal investigations into allegations of fraud, misconduct, and violations of company policy or law.
  • Collaborate with HR, Legal, and Compliance to gather information and employ forensic analysis to uncover facts.
  • Prepare detailed investigation reports and recommend corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, offering products from trading and finance to education and Web3. We are trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries and thrive in a results-driven workplace with a flat structure and world-class talent.

Global

  • Own end-to-end blockchain intelligence for your coverage area.
  • Build reusable AI pipelines that augment target selection and attribution.
  • Trace funds across chains and correlate on-chain activity with OSINT.

TRM Labs provides AI-powered intelligence solutions that help agencies investigate and disrupt crime. It is a Series C company with $220M in funding, operating as a distributed-first team with a mission-first, high-autonomy culture.

US

  • Own the BSA/AML, counter-terrorist financing, and OFAC sanctions compliance program across fiat and digital asset activity.
  • Serve as the primary BSA/AML contact for regulators, lead examinations, and manage SAR/CTR filings and investigations.
  • Build and scale the financial crimes compliance team, including budgeting, vendor management, and training.

Telcoin Digital Asset Bank is a Nebraska-chartered digital asset depository institution that provides regulated banking and blockchain-based financial services. As a newly forming bank, it offers a startup-like environment with direct access to leadership and the chance to build compliance culture from the ground up.

  • Perform L1 Customer Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence reviews on individual and corporate clients.
  • Manage daily onboarding queues, validate KYC/KYB documentation, and conduct periodic reviews of higher-risk clients.
  • Review transaction monitoring and name screening alerts, escalating suspicious activity for further investigation.

BTSE Group is a global leader in fintech and blockchain technology, providing exchange, payments, and infrastructure development solutions. We serve over 100 corporate clients worldwide and foster a collaborative culture with team-building programs and company events.

Global

  • Support due diligence reviews for new and existing partners, including fintechs, financial institutions, and vendors.
  • Communicate with global partners to guide them through onboarding requirements and outstanding documentation.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance, AML, and risk standards are met before launch.

Alpaca is a US-headquartered global leader in agent-first brokerage infrastructure for stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, and more. With a team of 400+ globally distributed members, we foster a diverse, remote-first culture built on curiosity, empathy, and accountability.