Crypto Transaction Monitoring Analyst - Payments

• Crypto Transaction Monitoring role based in London - Hybrid
• Cryptocurrency focused Transaction Monitoring role within a global Payments firm

About Our Client

Fintech Payments firm, headquartered in London.

Job Description

• Monitor and analyse cryptocurrency transactions across various blockchains, including but not limited to Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), and stablecoins like USDC and USDT.
• Conduct investigations into suspicious cryptocurrency transactions using Chainalysis to trace blockchain activity and identify patterns of financial crime.
• Monitor fiat currency transactions in major currencies such as USD, EUR, GBP, and JPY for any indicators of suspicious activity.
• Develop and refine transaction monitoring rules and scenarios to detect suspicious behaviour in both cryptocurrency and fiat transactions.
• Prepare and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with appropriate regulatory bodies, focusing on AML and CTF concerns.
• Collaborate with compliance, legal, and operational teams to resolve transaction monitoring alerts and enhance the efficiency of the monitoring process.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging threats in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space.
• Support audits and regulatory examinations related to cryptocurrency and fiat transaction monitoring.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience in cryptocurrency transaction monitoring, AML, CTF, or financial crime investigations, preferably within a fintech or crypto-focused organization.
• Proficiency with Chainalysis and other blockchain analysis tools (e.g., Elliptic, TRM Labs).
• Strong understanding of major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins, as well as knowledge of various blockchain protocols.
• Familiarity with fiat currencies and experience in monitoring transactions across both traditional and digital financial systems.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., BSA, FinCEN, FATF), especially as they apply to cryptocurrency.

What's on Offer

£180/day to £250/day based on experience.

Hybrid working.

Temp-to-perm opportunity offering genuine long-term progression.