01Responsibilities
- Design and manage end-to-end onboarding workflows for retail, corporate, and institutional clients, including integration with third-party KYC providers (e.G., Sumsub, Jumio).
- Develop and maintain agile customer risk rating methodologies and oversee remediation cycles.
- Conduct sanctions, PEP, watchlist, and adverse media screening using internal and external tools.
- Perform enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk customers and manage periodic and trigger-based reviews.
- Maintain and update KYC policies, SOPs, and governance documentation in line with regulatory requirements.
- Oversee system integration and automation of KYC processes, including identity verification and approval workflows.
- Escalate high-risk cases and support internal and regulatory reporting requirements.
3. KYT (Know Your Transaction) Program Management
- Configure and manage transaction monitoring systems, including rule-based and behavioral risk scenarios.
- Customize detection thresholds to effectively identify suspicious activity and mitigate AML/CFT risks.
- Utilize blockchain analytics tools (e.G., Chainalysis, Elliptic) to trace transactions, assess counterparties, and assign wallet risk scores.
- Ensure Travel Rule compliance through KYT tools (e.G., Sumsub).
- Review alerts, conduct transaction analysis, and escalate suspicious activities.
- Support SAR/STR preparation and submission where required.
- Maintain complete and auditable records of investigations and decisions in line with regulatory standards.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- 815+ years of experience in Compliance, AML, Risk, or Regulatory roles.
- Prior experience in Crypto, FinTech, Banking, Payments, or regulated financial institutions.
- Strong knowledge of FIU-IND, PMLA, AML/CFT, Travel Rule, and VDA regulations.
- Proven experience handling STR/CTR filings and regulatory audits.
- Familiarity with blockchain analytics tools (e.G., Chainalysis, TRM, Elliptic) is highly preferred.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Willingness to act as the official Principal Officer and/or Chief Compliance Officer.
- Ability to join immediately or on short notice is preferred.
- Deep understanding of global .
