BitPay is looking for a Senior AML Analyst to join our compliance team. You'll be helping with the onboarding of new merchants, performing financial transaction monitoring, conducting outreach to regulators and banks, and assisting with ad hoc compliance projects when needed. This role is looking for a quick and eager learner with a great attitude.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Screen new merchants that apply for an account in line with the internal on-boarding process
Monitor and review merchant account details to ensure accounts are in good standing, legally operating their businesses, and within Terms of Use
Conduct regular compliance monitoring and testing to assess company’s compliance with all applicable laws/regulations and create written reports of findings
Prepare Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reports and other analytic reports as necessary
Assist law enforcement/government agencies by drafting a response to subpoenas that we receive
Be in direct contact via email with our customers to answer questions related to compliance
Investigate and assess alerts for potential money laundering, fraud and sanctions risks
Ensure efficient identification and monitoring of suspicious activities and transactions
Prepare suspicious activity reports and continuing activity reports
Take direction from and assist senior officers in maintaining Policy and Procedures (collectively, the Program), to include the implementation of internal controls such as Know Your Customer, Customer Identification Program, Monitoring of Suspicious Activity, Filing and Retaining of Regulatory Reports, and Conducting Periodic Risk Assessments
Respond to data privacy and law enforcement requests
Provide direction and guidance to employees on appropriate remediation action for high risk accounts and transactions
Must be able to effectively communicate with senior leadership or senior executives of high risk accounts
Communicate with various software vendors
Assist with data collection for regulatory exams and regulatory presentations
Support internal testing and monitoring functions

REQUIREMENTS:

3+ years of experience in (AML) compliance or financial services industry
Solid research, communications, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to details
A self-starter mentality with the ability to work flexible hours and perform well under pressure
Quick-thinker, eager to learn and develop new skills
Team-player with a good sense of humor

PREFERRED SKILLS

ACAMS Certifications
Banking, crypto or financial background
Some pre-law experience
Experience with Fraud and/or Sanctions Risk typologies

WHAT WE OFFER

Collaborate with a team of intelligent, enthusiastic individuals
Thrive in a rapidly expanding crypto company with global reach, where your contributions make a tangible impact
Work remote with a generous vacation policy, including the opportunity to take a sabbatical and select your own holidays
Access to continuous learning and development opportunities, supported by professional development reimbursement
Competitive salary package with comprehensive benefits, including fully covered medical and dental plans. We also offer telemedicine, life insurance, disability insurance, vision coverage, 401k, travel assistance, and more
Option to receive payment in cryptocurrency, along with a crypto match program
Stock option awards available to all employees
Home office allowance, reimbursement for internet/cell expenses, complimentary Amazon Prime and Spotify subscriptions

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