Transaction Monitoring Analyst

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor customer transactions, wallet activity, and platform behavior for suspicious or unusual activity.
• Review and investigate AML, sanctions, and transaction monitoring alerts, documenting findings and recommendations.
• Conduct manual KYC reviews, enhanced due diligence (EDD), and ongoing customer due diligence for higher-risk cases.
• Escalate suspicious activity and prepare well-documented case reports for the MLRO.
• Maintain accurate records of investigations and support regulatory reporting, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of transaction monitoring rules and financial crime controls.

Requirements

• 2+ years' experience in Transaction Monitoring, AML, Financial Crime Operations, KYC/EDD, or Compliance within financial services, fintech, payments, crypto, or online gaming.
• Good understanding of AML/CFT regulations, sanctions screening, customer due diligence, and suspicious activity investigations.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and report-writing ability.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Good to have:
• Experience with blockchain analytics tools (e.g., Chainalysis, Elliptic, or TRM Labs).
• Experience using SumSub or similar identity verification platforms.
• Knowledge of betting, prediction markets, or digital asset businesses.
• ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent AML qualification.
• What we are looking for:
• We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional with strong investigative skills, sound judgement, and a passion for combating financial crime.
• The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment and be comfortable working independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.