The Compliance Lead Analyst will lead end-to-end investigations triggered by transaction monitoring systems, focusing on detecting financial crime risks and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. This role demands expertise in BSA/AML, KYC, and regulatory frameworks, particularly in crypto or fintech. The individual will work independently and with cross-functional teams to refine detection models, streamline workflows, and support the mission of advancing onchain financial infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Investigate alerts and manual referrals generated by transaction monitoring systems
- Perform due diligence and KYC assessments using internal and external tools to evaluate transaction legitimacy and reduce risk
- Document investigation outcomes and prepare detailed written summaries to support case decisions
- Propose resolution actions based on findings, aligned with regulatory standards and internal policies
- Detect trends and emerging threats in transaction behavior
- Partner with teams across the organization to assess, refine, and scale compliance processes, models, and workflows for greater efficiency and effectiveness
Requirements
- 3 to 5 years of experience in financial services, crypto, or technology, with a focus on transaction monitoring or enhanced due diligence investigations
- Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication abilities
- Experience using Google Workspace applications
- Adaptability to rapidly changing priorities in a high-growth environment
Nice to Have
- Experience in EDD and transaction monitoring, including drafting and filing SARs
- Background in project management, data analysis, or managing third-party vendors
- Familiarity with business intelligence platforms such as Looker, Tableau, or PowerBI, as well as JIRA, Hummingbird, and Salesforce Service Cloud
- Collaboration with internal and external outsourced partners
- Professional certification in anti-money laundering or fraud prevention, such as CAMS, CFCS, or CFE
Tech Stack
Google apps, Looker, Tableau, PowerBI, JIRA, Hummingbird, Salesforce Service Cloud
Benefits
- Eligibility for bonus compensation
- Eligibility for equity grants
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Compensation
Target base salary range: $99,365 - $116,900 USD per year. Equity and bonus eligibility are included in total compensation.
Work Arrangement
hybrid — Remote-first but not remote-only; in-person participation required throughout the year including mandatory team and company-wide offsites held multiple times annually
Team
Collaborates cross-functionally with Financial Crime Risk Investigations, Workforce Management, Content, and Learning & Development teams.
- Driven by a mission to expand economic freedom and build the future of financial systems onchain
- Focused on high performance, accountability, and solving complex challenges
- Values continuous feedback, improvement, and ownership
- Collaborative environment staffed by highly skilled professionals
- Emphasizes impact, responsibility, and innovation
Additional Information
- Attendance at mandatory team and company offsites is expected and fully supported
- Position ID: P69551
- Applicants may submit up to four job applications every 30 days
- E-Verify participation is conducted in applicable locations as required by law
- AI tools may be used for initial screening interviews and transcription; final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters
