SAR/STR analyst

is the world's leading software platform for digital assets. Offering the largest production blockchain platform in the world, we share the passion to code, create, and ultimately build an open, accessible and fair financial future, one piece of software at a time.

We are looking for outstanding compliance operations talents to join our Compliance Operations team as a SAR analyst. In this role, you will work closely across the global compliance team and other functions in the company to provide support on compliance and regulatory matters focusing on financial crimes compliance. We are looking for a highly motivated, adaptable and collaborative person who can handle ambiguity and enjoys building. If you have experience in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to be a member of an innovative compliance team in the crypto currency space, this is the perfect opportunity for you

Role:

The SAR analyst supports the Compliance program for Blockchain's EU and Rest of World operations, which focuses on regulatory reporting compliance (e.g., SAR drafting, CTR reporting, QA) and also includes other compliance requirements (e.g., regulators' requests, governance, etc.).

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Conduct a review of prepared material about detected transaction monitoring alerts for incoming and outgoing transactions
Draft Suspicious Activity reports (SARs)
Report suspicious financial activity (SARs) to the relevant jurisdiction FIUs
Follow up on reporting of Currency Transaction Reporting (CTRs) to the relevant jurisdiction FIUs
Liaise with official authorities for their investigations, support in preparing the responses to the relevant jurisdiction FIUs
Provide Quality Assurance reviews on other team member's work, when necessary
Respond and remediate issues identified by the Compliance, Support, Risk, and Onboarding teams within
Assist in projects, monitoring, and investigations, as directed by your supervisor and MLROs

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
The foremost quality for this position or any position at is integrity.
1-2 years relevant experience or university degree is desirable.
Strong analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to work independently and in a team set up, good organizational and time management skills.
Experience in AML, or from an operational team where AML is a part of your day to day activities.
Basic MS Excel / Google spreadsheet, MS Word skills are mandatory
Professional experience with FinTechs/cryptocurrencies is advantageous but not required.
Professional experience with transaction monitoring is advantageous but not required.

COMPENSATION & PERKS
Hybrid office / remote role.
Unlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need it.
Unlimited books policy; order the technical resources you need or simply pick something up from our company library.
Apple equipment.
Learning and development opportunities in other areas than AML and KYC in the future.
Full-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company.

This job is located in Dublin, Ireland.

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