Compliance Associate [Remote]

With millions of wallet users and a global audience, Bitcoin.com is one of the world's leading crypto content and onboarding platforms. This role suits a hands-on professional eager to help structure and improve our compliance programme. Working closely with the Compliance Officer, you will provide support in owning and running our AML/financial-crime framework, taking the lead on KYC escalations, CDD/EDD, and risk-rating and screening processes, while contributing to broader regulatory efforts across multiple jurisdictions. This is a role that calls for strong independent judgment in a fast-moving, low-baseline environment.

Location: Remote (Europe)

Key Responsibilities 

• Handle KYC escalations and own the CDD/EDD framework, including risk-rating methodology and screening/monitoring processes


• Recommend and support the preparation of SAR/STRs


• Support the Compliance Officer on KYB and partner-related escalations 


• Contribute to international licensing efforts


• Provide cross-functional support to Business Development on compliance matters


• Assist with the design and delivery of AML training programmes across the organization 

Requirements 

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in AML/financial crime compliance within fintech or crypto, including at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity


• Working knowledge of EU MiCA & EMI frameworks


• Demonstrated expertise in KYC/CDD/EDD, KYB/UBO verification, PEP/sanctions/adverse-media screening, transaction monitoring, and source-of-funds analysis


• Track record of building or materially contributing to a financial-crime programme, including direct experience engaging with regulators


• Strong fluency in FATF standards and sound judgment on the crypto AML regulatory perimeter


• Working knowledge of GDPR/UK-GDPR as applied to KYC/KYB data, including lawful basis assessments, Article 9 (biometric data), Article 35 DPIAs, data retention, and DSAR handling


• Ability to exercise independent judgment and operate effectively in a low-baseline/ambiguous environment 

Nice to Have

• CAMS or ICA AML Diploma (CCAS, CGSS, or CIPP-E a plus) 


• Experience with blockchain analytics tools (Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM) and IDV/screening platforms (Sumsub, Onfido, World-Check, ComplyAdvantage, OpenSanctions) 


• Familiarity with iGaming affiliate ad-compliance and wallet/swap CASP-perimeter considerations 


• Direct SAR/STR filing experience


• Knowledge of VARA framework and governance requirements 


• General crypto and blockchain domain knowledge 

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and benefits package


• One of the most recognized names in crypto


• Flexible, modern, remote-friendly environment


• Room to grow in a fast-moving global organization