FinCrime (AML) Analyst

About the role

Join our Financial Intelligence Unit to protect our digital asset platform from illicit activity. You will investigate complex financial crimes, analyze transactional data, and help refine our monitoring systems to stay ahead of emerging risks. In this position, you will serve as a key defender of the platform by scrutinizing suspicious behaviors and ensuring our systems reflect the latest threat landscapes. Your work will directly contribute to the integrity and security of the digital financial ecosystem managed by Blockchain.com. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate operational insights into robust compliance strategies. This role requires a proactive mindset dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory adherence. Success in this position means providing clear, actionable intelligence that mitigates risk and protects both the company and its users. You will be instrumental in shaping the financial crime defenses that support the evolution of a major financial services firm built on digital currency.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Investigate AML alerts escalated from the triage team to assess money laundering risks and determine appropriate next steps.
• Perform deep-dive investigations into on-chain financial crime by tracing digital asset flows and identifying new typologies as they emerge.
• Suggest improvements for transaction monitoring rules to increase system accuracy and reduce false positive alerts.
• Evaluate blockchain data to find patterns and provide actionable insights that guide internal investigations and external reporting.
• Create and deploy scripts to manage and process large datasets efficiently, ensuring timely analysis of complex information sets.
• Verify that user transactions comply with firm policies, internal procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Prepare formal case files and written summaries of your findings that can be used for regulatory inquiries or internal reviews.
• Request Source of Funds and Source of Wealth documentation as needed to complete due diligence and support risk assessments.
• Manage escalations of varying complexity while coordinating with other departments to ensure thorough and consistent investigations.
• Conduct detailed reviews of account activity to detect anomalies and potential indicators of financial crime.
• Collaborate with technology and product teams to integrate feedback into monitoring tools and enhance detection capabilities.
• Maintain current knowledge of financial crime trends, typologies, and regulatory expectations relevant to digital asset services.
• Support the continuous improvement of the FinCrime playbook by documenting novel investigative techniques and outcomes.
• Act as a subject matter expert within the organization on matters related to blockchain-based transaction analysis and compliance.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in compliance, AML, or a related field within a financial services environment.
• Proven background in Fraud Prevention or Compliance with a demonstrated history of addressing complex risk scenarios.
• High level of personal integrity and a strong ethical compass essential for handling sensitive financial crime investigations.
• Strong research and analytical capabilities to interpret complex data sets and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced setting.
• Mandatory proficiency in MS Word and Google Sheets or MS Excel for documentation, data manipulation, and reporting.
• Mandatory in-office attendance at our Palermo location four days per week to ensure collaboration and alignment with team operations.
• Eligibility to obtain necessary security clearance or regulatory certifications as required by the role and local laws.
• Legal right to work in Argentina with full compliance of local employment regulations and tax obligations.
• Understanding of financial crime risk frameworks, including know your customer and anti-money laundering principles.
• Willingness to adhere to strict confidentiality and data protection standards for all sensitive information encountered.

Nice to have

• Experience with Enhanced Due Diligence or triaging transaction monitoring alerts in a prior role.
• Prior work history in the crypto or fintech sectors where digital asset transactions and compliance practices are well understood.

Practical notes

• Compensation includes a competitive salary and company equity as part of the total rewards package.
• Performance-based bonuses are available for individuals who meet or exceed established targets and objectives.
• We provide Apple hardware for your work to ensure you have reliable and efficient tools to perform your duties.
• Our policy allows for 20 days of remote work per year from any location to support flexibility and work life balance.
• This position is based in the Palermo office in Buenos Aires, requiring in-office presence four days each week.
• Travel is not required for this role as all essential functions can be performed from the designated work location.
• This role does not require a visa for eligible candidates based on current employment regulations.
• There are no specific deadlines mentioned for the submission of applications within the hiring process.

About the company

A financial services firm in digital currency started early as a Bitcoin chain explorer. Later a wallet handled a large share of network flows. Services now include trading, brokerage, and credit offerings for institutional clients. Teams also supply market data, charts, and analytics. Roles seek people comfortable with evolving rules and distributed technology. Focus remains on clear, secure tools for storing, moving, and understanding digital assets amid shifting global demand.