Compliance Analyst Transaction Monitoring

Overview BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since our founding in 2013, we have focused on enabling our clients to securely navigate the digital asset space. With a global presence and multiple Trust companies, BitGo serves thousands of institutions, including many of the industry's top brands, exchanges, and platforms, and millions of retail investors worldwide. As the operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo handles a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and is the largest independent digital asset custodian and staking provider in the world. For more information, visit Role Investigations Specialist to join BitGo’s Financial Intelligence Unit. BitGo is seeking a digital asset financial crime investigations expert who will drive efforts to enhance BitGo’s anti-money laundering program. The role focuses on propelling automation of transaction monitoring systems and investigation processes. The successful candidate requires expertise in digital asset financial crime typologies, trends, and a deep understanding of blockchain technology and digital asset tracing. This role reports directly to the Head of Financial Intelligence Unit. Responsibilities Perform comprehensive and insightful investigations into flagged transaction activity or accounts, and make recommendations for the filing of Suspicious Activity Reports. Analyze, review, and investigate transaction monitoring alerts using tools such as Elliptic, TRM Labs, and Unit21 to identify and escalate financial crime red flags. Monitor wider BitGo platform activity to identify potential financial crime red flags, including reviewing law enforcement & 314(b) inquiries, sanctions screening, negative news, or 314(a) escalations, referrals from BitGo employees or external parties. Collaborate with the wider Compliance team on program enhancements such as risk rule and detection scenario calibration, quality assurance reviews, and data analysis. Draft and update Financial Intelligence Unit procedures, and participate in AML training and education efforts. Maintain an advanced understanding of AML typologies related to digital asset transactions, correspondent banking, high risk jurisdictions, and keep informed of regulatory trends, enforcement actions, and crypto-related financial crime news. Identify and react to trends and typologies through metrics and data analysis. Collaborate with other teams at BitGo and contribute to regulatory exams. File regulatory reports (such as SARs). Qualifications 2-5 years experience in AML transaction monitoring, investigations, and SAR reporting. 2+ years of experience with using blockchain analytics tools (Elliptic, TRM Labs, Chainalysis, etc), and an advanced understanding of blockchain transaction tracing concepts. Certification such as Chainalysis Reactor is preferred. Knowledge and understanding of AML regulatory requirements and expectations. Strong investigative and analytical skills; experience leveraging multiple information sources to run an investigation. Ability to understand causes of account or transaction behavior and to articulate an alert, investigation, or account review. Excellent written, oral communication, and argumentative skills. Willingness to learn and become an expert in complex blockchain-based subject matter and crypto crime concepts. Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision; comfortable navigating various internal systems and vendor tools. Strong organization and time management skills. Collaborative mindset to work with other teams in a startup fintech environment. Why Join BitGo? BitGo values vision, innovation, passion, technical chops, drive to deliver, collaboration, and execution. This team strives for excellence and embodies our values of ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication. Benefits may include competitive compensation and a startup-friendly environment. Benefits Competitive base salary, bonus and stock options 100% company paid health insurance for employee, partner and dependents Up to 5% 401k company match Paid parental leave, paid vacation Free custom lunches, dinners and snacks Computer equipment and workplace furniture to suit your needs Great colleagues and inspiring startup environment Benefits may vary based on location Pay Transparency Notice: Depending upon your leveling and location, the compensation for this role averages between $90,000 - $120,000 USD base salary. Equity, an annual performance bonus and the benefits outlined above are also part of this role's package. #J-18808-Ljbffr Framework Ventures