Transaction Monitoring Analyst (100% Remote East Asia)

 The Original Bitcoin Exchange

Inspired by Bitcoin's vision of financial freedom, we are committed to empowering individuals to transact and connect seamlessly across the globe. From the early days of the Bitcoin revolution, our mission has been to champion freedom through innovative, reliable, and accessible technology—ensuring that everyone, everywhere, has the tools to participate in a truly open and borderless world.

We are driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation and financial empowerment. By prioritizing education and delivering a cutting-edge platform, we enable users to seamlessly buy, hold, and trade digital assets with confidence. As the digital asset landscape rapidly evolves, we stay ahead—offering state-of-the-art trading services that empower both individuals and global liquidity providers. Our forward-thinking, agile approach ensures that financial freedom is not just a vision, but a reality for all.

Our team, composed of visionary individuals with practical expertise, focuses on crafting solutions to the market's toughest challenges. Despite our global presence and impact, we maintain a small, technology-focused core, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. 

We value integrity and autonomy, empowering our team to contribute from concept to launch. Driven by a passion for lifelong learning and a commitment to advancing freedom, we prioritize high-caliber products and services, with a proven track record of innovation that draws on the dexterity of our teams.

Why join us:

Innovation

At Bitfinex, we merge technology and skill to create an environment where your involvement isn’t just appreciated—it’s pioneering the future and pushing boundaries in finance. Our culture values bold creativity, a passion for technology, and a deep belief in Financial Freedom. 

Flexibility & Global Reach

We believe in trust, autonomy, and results—our team operates remotely, ensuring you work from anywhere while collaborating with some of the best talents across the world. We thrive on innovation, autonomy, and breaking new ground.

Fast-Paced & Impactful

Much like the crypto industry itself, our projects move fast, break new ground and make an impact. Your contributions reach our global audience, shaping the narrative of a decentralized future.

A Team that Thrives on Collaboration

We blend seasoned experts with fresh, creative minds, ensuring constant innovation, mentorship, and a dynamic work environment that keeps you at the forefront of achieving your goals. We see integrity and standing up for what is right as the most important qualities.

Grow with the Best

At Bitfinex, we’re committed to continuous learning—whether through technological advancements, creative workshops, or mentorship from leading professionals in the industry.

We’re looking for a:

Transaction Monitoring Analyst

Your day-to-day:

• The primary purpose of this position is to develop and implement transaction monitoring algorithms to monitor for anti-money laundering, Terrorist Financing, Sanctions and other Compliance Risks to enable controls to be implemented to mitigate against detected risks using a risk-based approach

• Analyze and investigate alerts generated by the transaction monitoring system arising from fiat (wire and non-wire) and crypto (on-chain and off-chain) trades, deposits and withdrawals to mitigate risk exposure to the platform.

• Assist the Transaction Monitoring Manager in building periodic specific and general reports providing analysis that identifies ML, TF and sanctions-related anomalies for the information of the Chief Compliance Officer and relevant Product Managers.

• Reporting directly to the Manager of Investigations and Transaction Monitoring.

• Work closely with other Bitfinex teams and peer AML Investigators in addressing fraud, money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions risks.

• Continuously strive to self-develop and enhance their skill sets, including the application of virtual currencies, documentation requirements, and account behaviour analysis in the context of KYC/AML/CTF and Sanctions.

• Duties include understanding the framework of our transaction monitoring rules on a risk-based approach as well as analyzing and evaluating data needed to assess referrals of unusual transaction activities.

• Ensure that KYC/AML/CTF and Sanctions activities are observed at all times, issues are addressed appropriately, and matters escalated to management as required. Further, the identification and/or coordination of the implementation of process improvements relating to KYC/AML/CTF and Sanctions policies in conjunction with Bitfinex’s ToS as applicable are also imperative.

Tactical Responsibilities Include:

• Initial assessment of referrals of unusual transaction activity;

• Report and analyze unusual documentation and/or information and/or query and/or transaction to/with Manager Investigations and Transaction Monitoring;

• Adjust risk parameters to ensure exposure falls within the platform’s risk appetite;

• Participate in applicable compliance training;

• Follow and implement KYC/AML/CTF and Sanctions-related policies, laws and regulations.

• Carry out cross-departmental communication when the need arises.

• Liaise with AML Analysts and/or users in respect of additional information required in order to verify the presence of ML/TF concerns when required.

• Undertake evaluation and communicate findings and decisions to respective case stream team leader; escalate and/or discuss with the Head of Investigations where required.

Benefits:

• Flexible Work & Remote-Friendly Culture

• Mentorship & Growth

• Competitive Pay

• Career Development Opportunities

• Supportive Team Environment

• Learning & Knowledge Sharing

• Team-Building Activities

• Social activities (online & in-person)

Ready to join us in bringing Financial Freedom to all?

If you’re a visionary who thrives at the intersection of technology, knowledge and innovation, we want to hear from you!

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Important Disclaimer:

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Equal Opportunity Statement:

Bitfinex is committed to providing equal opportunities to all personnel and applicants. We firmly condemn and prohibit any form of direct or indirect discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected characteristic.

This commitment applies at every stage of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, terminations, transfers, and leaves of absence.

What you bring to the table:

In addition to the skillset listed below, the ideal candidate must be able to work independently with minimum supervision (seeking guidance as required) and be confident in making decisions as delegated by the Investigations Team and Head of Investigations.

Knowledge:

• University education (preferred);

• Experience in the compliance field;

• Fair understanding or ability to understand AML/KYC/CTF related policies, laws and regulations, including enhanced due diligence, (CDD/EDD) and Sanctions;

• Basic knowledge of blockchain technology, (enhanced in the role);

• CAMS/CBP designation (preferred)

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to source and understand the content of documentation in various languages, types and forms

• Demonstrated critical-thinking skills, (decision-making)

• Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy and consistency

• Self-motivated (ability to take initiative)

• Proficient IT skills (Chrome, Open Search, Google Docs, Gmail, Word, Excel, etc.)

• Organizational understanding (enhanced in the role)