Financial Crime Analyst, Australia
Crypto.com
- Melbourne, VIC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide support to the team in managing our AML/CTF and other relevant compliance programs in Australia, including:
- Conduct AML/CTF and fraud related blockchain investigations Ensure the proper review, resolution, escalation, and documentation of potentially suspicious activity per AUSTRAC expectations
- Compile internal investigation briefs and reports for escalations
- Determine the suspicious nature of escalated activity and ensure timely and accurate filing of required regulatory reporting including Suspicious Matter Reports
- Review and investigate potential matches against sanctions and other screening lists and ensure proper procedures are followed as appropriate
- Manage fraud reports from other financial institutions
- Respond to Law Enforcement Requests Respond to regulatory inquiries and requests
- Provide investigative assistance for bankruptcy requests, deceased estate requests and customer dispute cases
- Manage internal compliance operational controls, and carry out assessments as required
- Assist with third party due diligence processes
- Support AML/CTF reviews, audits and inspections from external parties, including regulators, and ensuring relevant findings are remediated appropriately
- Assist with annual financial crime risk assessments and updates to the compliance program as appropriate
- Support preparation of management and board reporting that includes insights and analysis based on industry-leading knowledge of financial crime and fraud/scam topics
- Support other regional compliance teams as required
- Stay up to date with any changes in regulatory requirements or guidelines
- 2+ years' experience in a similar role in AML, fraud monitoring or investigations. CAMS or CCAS certification is highly desirable
- Bachelor's level degree or professional qualification
- Familiarity with AUSTRAC SMR filing process
- Experience with transaction monitoring and e-KYC tools
- Experience conducting open source research/OSINT
- Knowledge of the applicable contemporary practices in the field of Compliance, including but not limited to understanding of regulatory matters regarding AML/CTF legislative and regulatory requirements
- Understanding of the financial services industry and the regulatory environment
- A reasonable understanding of our business, technical, financial and organisational structure
- Ability to write briefs, reports and business correspondence
- Strong presentation and verbal communication skills to liaise with people at all levels both inside and outside the organisation
- Team player, self-motivated, dependable, adaptable and detail-oriented individual with analytical, writing and organisational skills required
- Good time management skills and the ability to manage deadlines
- Ability to work well under pressure and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to pick up new ideas and concepts quickly
- Crypto and blockchain knowledge is highly desirable and an interest in cryptocurrency and the fintech ecosystem in a must
- Advanced computer literacy including computer skills (spreadsheet and word processing) and internet research skills
- An inquiring mind and methodical approach with high attention to detail
- Must be based in Australia