Financial Crime Manager
"What You'll Be Doing"
About This Role
We are looking for a Financial Crime Manager to join our growing team and support our first line of defence. This person will help ensure we comply with all applicable laws and regulations related to preventing and detecting money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, bribery and corruption, and circumventing economic sanctions. The role requires a detailed understanding of the regulatory environment for payments companies and cryptoasset trading firms, along with a keen eye for identifying and mitigating compliance risks.
What You'll Be Doing
Oversee the day-to-day execution of financial crime controls, including customer due diligence, sanctions and adverse media screening, transaction monitoring, investigations and escalations
Conduct and oversee blockchain analytics, wallet screening and investigations involving on-chain activity, including assessing direct and indirect exposure to illicit activity, sanctioned entities and other financial crime typologies
Identify, investigate and respond to suspected fraud, including account takeover, identity fraud, payment fraud and other emerging typologies
Identify and implement opportunities to enhance financial crime controls, processes and systems through automation, technology and data-driven solutions, improving operational efficiency while maintaining effective risk management
Develop and maintain quality assurance processes to assess the effectiveness and consistency of financial crime operations, identify control deficiencies and drive timely remediation
Support the MLRO/BSAO with suspicious activity reporting obligations, regulatory enquiries and financial crime-related audits, ensuring appropriate documentation and recordkeeping
Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Operations and Customer Support teams to ensure financial crime risks are appropriately identified and mitigated throughout the customer lifecycle
Provide guidance, oversight and mentorship to Financial Crime and Support analysts, ensuring consistent decision-making, effective workload management and timely resolution of complex investigations
Maintain a strong understanding of financial crime risks associated with payment services, cryptoassets, decentralised finance (DeFi), self-hosted wallets and blockchain-based transactions
Apply technical aptitude and experience leveraging data analytics, automation and emerging technologies to enhance financial crime detection, investigations and operational efficiency
Stay familiar with financial crime regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions, particularly the UK, EU and US, including applicable AML/CTF, sanctions and cryptoasset regulatory requirements
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, law, or a related field
At least 7 years of relevant experience in a risk or compliance role within a financial services organisation, consultancy firm, or regulator
Deep knowledge of relevant financial crime regulations and best practices, along with familiarity with relevant industry standards and guidelines
Experience conducting financial crime risk assessments and developing policies, procedures, and controls
Experience with compliance-related tools, including those used for customer screening, transaction monitoring, and blockchain analytics
Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Bonus Points
Experience spanning both payments and cryptoassets is highly preferred
About Aave Labs
Aave Labs is at the forefront of decentralized finance (DeFi), building innovative protocols that are redefining how value is exchanged and managed across the globe. As the creators of the leading non-custodial liquidity protocol, Aave, we are committed to open-source development and empowering a more transparent, efficient, and accessible financial system. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in Web3, from pioneering flash loans to developing advanced governance mechanisms and exploring new frontiers in multi-chain interoperability. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and a shared passion for the transformative power of blockchain technology. We are a fully remote, globally distributed team of engineers, researchers, and community builders who believe in radical ownership and continuous learning. At Aave Labs, you'll work alongside some of the brightest minds in crypto, contributing to projects that have a tangible impact on the future of finance. We foster an environment where bold ideas are encouraged, and every team member plays a crucial role in shaping the evolution of decentralized ecosystems. Joining Aave Labs means becoming part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to decentralization and financial inclusion. If you're eager to build foundational infrastructure for Web3, tackle complex technical challenges, and contribute to an open and permissionless future, your place is with us. We offer an unparalleled opportunity to innovate, grow your skills in a dynamic blockchain landscape, and contribute to a protocol used by millions worldwide. Come help us build the next generation of DeFi.
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Aave Labs's official website and follow their application process.