Crypto Compliance AML Analyst

About the role

Slash constructs industry-focused banking infrastructure to help businesses operate efficiently. The team recruits a specialist to build digital asset compliance functions and meet regulatory obligations.

Software engineers turn product ideas into working code. Engineers work in small teams, review each other's work, and ship in small batches. Most teams follow agile practices such as sprints and daily standups. Engineers also write tests, fix bugs, and improve performance. The field values clear communication as much as technical skill. Engineers spend part of every week on planning, code review, and debugging, not just writing new code. The ability to explain a technical decision in plain words separates strong engineers from the rest.

Key facts

What you'll do

Clear, well-supported internal escalation reports and Unusual Activity Reports are produced through independent investigation of suspicious activity. Onboarding reviews and periodic customer refreshes are handled as part of KYC and KYB process support. Regulatory expectations are met by maintaining thorough documentation, audit trails, and case records.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree is mandatory. Professional experience in AML, compliance, fraud, or risk operations within fintech, crypto, banking, or payments is required. Transaction monitoring, SAR and UAR processes, KYC and KYB, and sanctions compliance are covered by a strong understanding of AML frameworks. Wallets, transactions, token flows, and DeFi risk patterns are included in blockchain fundamentals. Sound judgment guides the investigation and resolution of complex cases. Attention to detail across on-chain and off-chain data is maintained through analytical skills. Investigative documentation relies on clear and concise written communication. Evolving regulatory expectations are handled while operating comfortably in a fast-paced startup environment. Sensitive financial and blockchain data is managed with high integrity and sound judgment.

Nice to have

Value is placed on experience with blockchain analytics tools such as Chainalysis, TRM Labs, and Elliptic. An ACAMS certification is considered an advantage.

Practical notes

This role is remote and restricted to US citizens or permanent residents. The position operates under evolving regulatory expectations in a fast-moving environment. Typical interview steps

Hiring for engineering roles usually starts with a recruiter screen, followed by one or two technical rounds. Candidates often solve a coding problem, discuss past projects, and answer system design questions. Some loops include a take-home task. Final rounds typically cover team fit and give candidates a chance to ask questions. Interviewers look for how you break down an unfamiliar problem, not just whether you reach the answer. Practicing a few problems aloud and reviewing your own past projects are the best preparation.

Good to know

AML analysts monitor transactions for illicit activity and enforce compliance controls. Blockchain analysis tools trace wallet behavior and transaction histories. Sanctions and DeFi exploits are common typologies in crypto risk monitoring. Documentation quality supports regulatory review and internal investigations. Staying current on regulations helps reduce organizational and financial crime risk.

Questions to ask

Worth asking in any interview: how the team measures success, who the role works with daily, what the onboarding looks like, and what the company is trying to achieve this year. Asking what past hires did well is a strong final question. Keep the list short and pick the questions that matter most to you.

Career growth

Engineering careers usually progress from individual contributor to senior, staff, and principal levels. Some engineers move into management and lead teams of five to twenty people. Others stay on the technical track. Growth follows demonstrated impact, not tenure alone. A typical engineering ladder has clear levels with defined expectations for scope, quality, and mentorship. Moving up usually requires owning outcomes end to end rather than completing assigned tickets.