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AML Investigator
About This Role
We're assembling a world-class financial crimes team to tackle fraud and illicit activity at the frontier of digital assets. As an AML Investigator, you'll apply traditional investigative rigor to a rapidly evolving crypto and blockchain landscape, protecting our users and the broader DeFi ecosystem while helping define what compliance looks like in Web3.
What You'll Be Doing
Investigate suspicious activity across crypto transactions, wallets, and smart contract interactions to identify money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes
Build and refine detection methodologies tailored to blockchain-based transaction patterns and decentralized protocols
Prepare detailed case files and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) that meet regulatory standards across multiple jurisdictions
Collaborate cross-functionally with compliance, legal, and engineering teams to strengthen our distributed ledger monitoring systems
Stay ahead of emerging typologies in crypto crime, including mixer usage, cross-chain laundering, and DeFi exploitation tactics
Partner with law enforcement and regulatory bodies on investigations tied to digital asset misuse
What We're Looking For
2+ years of experience in AML, financial crimes investigations, or fraud analysis—crypto or fintech experience strongly preferred
Solid understanding of blockchain fundamentals, transaction tracing, and on-chain analytics tools
Familiarity with BSA/AML regulations and SAR filing processes
Sharp analytical mindset with the ability to connect patterns across complex, high-volume data sets
Excellent written communication skills for documenting investigative findings clearly and concisely
Comfort operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment where crypto regulations are still taking shape
Bonus Points
Experience with blockchain forensic tools like Chainalysis, TRM Labs, or Elliptic
Certifications such as CAMS, CFE, or CFCS
Background investigating DeFi protocols, smart contract exploits, or decentralized exchange activity
Prior experience at a crypto exchange, fintech, or financial institution
Why Join Us
Competitive compensation package with equity upside tied to our growth in the digital asset space
Flexible, collaborative culture that values bold thinking and ownership
Direct impact on building safer, more trustworthy infrastructure for the future of decentralized finance
Continuous learning opportunities as you grow alongside an industry-defining blockchain and crypto platform