Transaction Monitoring Lead Associate

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The client are a fast-growing crypto fintech providing liquidity and trading solutions to digital asset projects and institutional clients. They operate at the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain, combining cutting-edge technology with a strong focus on compliance and market integrity.

They are looking for a Transaction Monitoring Lead Associate to join the team. They have an office close to Bank & Mansion House and are in the office 2 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate alerts generated from crypto transaction monitoring systems using tools like Elliptic, Chainalysis, or similar KYT platforms.
• Trace and analyse blockchain transactions to identify unusual patterns or potential financial crime indicators such as money laundering, sanctions evasion, or fraud.
• Conduct full-cycle investigations on flagged transactions — gathering data, documenting findings, and escalating where appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with Compliance, Risk, and Operations teams to ensure effective case handling and continuous improvement of TM processes.
• Respond to RFIs from banking and payment partners and support periodic reviews of our crypto activity.
• Stay current on crypto-specific AML/CTF regulations, industry trends, and evolving typologies.
• Contribute to refining TM rules, workflows, and tools to make our processes smarter and more efficient.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience in transaction monitoring or AML investigations within a crypto, fintech, or digital assets environment.
• Strong understanding of blockchain analytics and regulatory frameworks relevant to crypto transactions.
• Comfortable using blockchain analytics tools such as Chainalysis, Elliptic, or TRM Labs.
• Familiarity with fiat TM or Travel Rule frameworks a plus.
• Certifications such as CAMS, Chainalysis CRC, or Elliptic credentials are advantageous but not essential.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Finance

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