Digital Asset Transactions Monitoring Lead Analyst, Assistant Vice President

Who we are looking forThis role is the Digital Asset Transaction Monitoring Lead Analyst supporting the design and deployment of suspicious activity monitoring models for digital assets within State Street’s Financial Crimes Compliance function. The position focuses on hands-on involvement in model development, data analysis, and enhancement of monitoring capabilities across public blockchain and digital asset use cases.This is a highly technical role requiring strong SQL and Python expertise, with practical experience in data analysis, model development, or feature engineering, rather than a reporting or AML operations-focused position. The successful candidate will contribute to building scalable models and analytical solutions, while leveraging experience in crypto/digital asset AML to strengthen monitoring of emerging financial crime risks. You will collaborate closely with business, data, and technology teams to support the delivery of data-driven solutions across the model lifecycle.This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements. Our standard hybrid model is 4 days on site and 1 day remote. Preferred location is Boston or Quincy, MA. We will also consider applicants from: Stamford, CT; Princeton and Clifton, NJ; Berwyn, PA.Why this role is important to usThe team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organisation. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability.In your role, you will contribute to building scalable, data-driven solutions that support Financial Crimes Compliance across emerging digital asset products. You will support the development and improvement of resilient, high-performing systems that enable effective monitoring of complex transaction behaviours. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.What you will be responsible forAs Digital Asset Transaction Monitoring Lead Analyst, Assistant Vice President you will:Support AML and business stakeholders with the hands-on development and documentation of suspicious activity monitoring modelsSupport model owner responsibilities, including involvement in model development, testing, tuning, implementation, and ongoing monitoringBe involved in designing and building features, scenarios, and analytical logic to enhance detection of suspicious digital asset activitiesContribute to the development of user stories and requirements to improve monitoring of digital transactions and entitiesContribute to improving efficiency in Financial Crimes Compliance processes through development of analytical and investigative toolsWork with large datasets and partner with data teams to support data sourcing, transformation, and pipeline design (e.g. ETL processes)Collaborate with broader AML Compliance teams including policy, risk assessment, and KYC teams, ensuring alignment of data and model requirementsSupport validation and testing to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of models and processesEducation & Preferred Qualifications3+ years of experience in suspicious activity monitoring within Financial Crimes Compliance, with proven hands-on experience in data analysis and/or model development coupled with experience in digital assets sets you up for success in this roleHands-on experience with SQL, including querying, data manipulation, and working with large datasets is requiredWorking knowledge of Python for data analysis, feature engineering, or model development is requiredUnderstanding of cryptocurrency transaction flows, blockchain data, and AML typologies in digital assets, or demonstrated interest in developing expertise in this area is requiredFamiliarity with AML transaction monitoring frameworks, including exposure to model development, scenario design, or alert tuningExperience working with large datasets and data environments (e.g., Databricks, Spark, Snowflake)Experience utilising blockchain analytics tools (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic) is preferredBachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Finance) or related field; advanced degree preferredSalary Range:$90 000 - $157 500 AnnualThe range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.For a full overview, visit State StreetAcross the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careersRead our CEO StatementJob Application Disclosure:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr STATE STREET CORPORATION