Crypto AML Investigations Manager

Quick Facts

• Role: Crypto AML Investigations Manager

Description

Lead complex AML investigations involving cryptocurrency transactions, brokerage accounts, and related cash movement. Analyze blockchain activity using industry-standard analytics tools, evaluate customer behavior, and draft regulatory-grade Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). Manage investigations end-to-end while identifying trends and control enhancements to strengthen monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Investigate potentially suspicious activity across crypto products, brokerage accounts, and fiat transactions from monitoring systems, referrals, or external inquiries

• Trace fund flows and identify indicators of money laundering using blockchain analytics platforms (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM)

• Review customer activity across relevant brokerage and crypto entities to assess risk and determine case outcomes

• Draft clear, well-supported SARs that meet regulatory standards and internal quality benchmarks

• Manage the full lifecycle of investigations (alert review, evidence gathering, decisioning, documentation, and case closure)

• Improve processes by identifying trends, control gaps, and tooling enhancements that increase investigative quality and efficiency

Requirements

• 2+ years of AML investigation experience in a broker-dealer, cryptocurrency firm, fintech company, or financial institution, including SAR drafting

• Hands-on experience analyzing cryptocurrency transactions using blockchain analytics platforms (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM)

• Strong understanding of BSA/AML regulatory requirements for virtual currencies and digital asset platforms

• Ability to evaluate large data sets, document findings clearly, and make defensible risk-based decisions

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Finance, Economics, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Benefits

• Performance-driven compensation (bonuses and equity), plus 401(k) matching

• Top-tier benefits including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents

• Access to leading AI tools and continuous AI skill-building for every employee

• Lifestyle wallet: a flexible benefits spending account for wellness and learning

• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits

• Time off to recharge (company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave)

• Exceptional office experience (catered meals, events, comfortable workspaces)