AML Compliance Analyst

About The Role

This role supports first-level AML alert review for a global digital asset platform. You will be part of a small, high-performing team focused on quality-driven sanction screening and transaction monitoring, helping replace lower-efficiency vendor resources with skilled analysts who deliver measurable compliance value. Key Responsibilities Review alerts from sanctions screening and transaction monitoring systems Conduct initial investigations and escalate cases (SAR, fraud, high-risk activity) Document findings clearly, in line with internal procedures Identify false positives, reduce alert noise, and support alert optimization Maintain production targets while ensuring accuracy and quality Work under Compliance leadership during the initial build-out phase Required Skills & Profile 13 yrs in AML compliance, financial crime, KYC, or alert investigations Working knowledge of OFAC/sanction screening & transaction monitoring workflows Strong analytical and written documentation skills Ability to work with defined playbooks and production metrics without compromising quality Comfortable working in a fast-evolving crypto/digital asset environment (Crypto/banking or financial background is required) Preferred Qualifications Experience in digital assets/crypto compliance Exposure to SAR filing support, QA, or case management tools Bachelor's degree in finance, law, business, cybersecurity, criminal justice, or a related field or strong candidates with 45 years of experience may be considered individually