About Uphold:
One of the fastest-growing fintech companies, Uphold is pursuing a mission to democratise investments and payments for people and companies worldwide. A bridge between old and new money systems, Uphold allows people to buy, exchange and send more than 100 cryptocurrencies, precious metals, equities, and currencies instantly. Our mission is to create trusted access to digital money and financial services for the many. Since inception, we have fought to provide a fairer, easier and more affordable system. We put security and transparency first.
At Uphold, we are looking for people with passion, initiative, and integrity. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't 100% match the job description. We welcome diverse perspectives and people who aren't afraid to challenge the status quo. If you’re a rock star and this sounds interesting and challenging, we want to hear from you.
The opportunity:
Uphold is looking for a Junior AML Quality Assurance Analyst to join our European compliance team. The role will be instrumental in building out and supporting Uphold’s monitoring and quality assurance programme in our 2nd line of defence function.
What you’ll be doing primarily:
- Deliver Uphold’s compliance quality assurance programme by overseeing and managing regular assurance testing, documenting results, and drafting reports based on the results.
- Track highlighted issues and trends to ensure timely remediation.
- Review existing quality assurance procedures and suggest process improvements as necessary.
- Serve as a point of escalation for the team and stakeholders across the business.
- Work proactively to identify control gaps and weaknesses, determine root causes, and propose solutions to remediate weaknesses and mitigate risk.
- Work independently while establishing solid relationships within the business.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required qualifications:
- At least 3 years of experience in a compliance or regulatory audit function within a financial services institution.
- Experience growing a team, specifically in an operational environment.
- Experience in an oversight or monitoring team responsible for all associated reporting obligations.
- Knowledge of US, UK and European AML and CTF regulations and associated regulatory bodies (incl. BSA, OFAC and FinCEN, the FCA, JMLSG, the EU Anti Money Laundering Directives, FATF et al.).
- Familiarity with common AML and CTF typologies and the three lines of defence model.
- Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral skills.
- A self-starter mentality with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment and meeting deadlines.
- Advanced technical skills and data analysis skills.
- Fluent written and oral English skills.
Bonus if you have:
- Previous experience working at a Fintech company, even better if you have experience in crypto.
- Additional European languages, specifically German, Portuguese or French.
- Experience writing SQL and communicating the results.
- Professional qualifications such as ACAMS, ICA etc.
- Fluency in cryptocurrencies or other digital assets as they are core to our business.
What we have to offer you:
- A fun and collaborative work environment in a company that continues to grow, driven by extraordinary and passionate people that keep us innovating and challenging each day.
- An international team in a cutting edge field.
- A flexible and enthusiastic environment with work from home opportunities.
- Growth and career opportunities and the chance to be proactive and creative.
- Open and transparent culture - we get together on a regular basis to share updates, strategic plans, and engage with each other informally over (virtual) drinks.
- Interesting events that keep you connected with the team and celebrate our success.
Salary € 24,000+ DOE + Bonus + Benefits
Be part of a great company that is revolutionising financial services.
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