About the company
Finoa is a regulated crypto asset platform for institutional investors co-founded in 2018 by Christopher May and Henrik Gebbing. The company came to life through the shared aspiration to make institutional interactions with crypto assets simple and secure, and is backed by prominent investors, including Balderton Capital, Coparion, Maven11, Signature Ventures, and Venture Stars. Finoa has since then grown into a truly international company, powered by a diverse team and serving high-profile clients from around the world. Reference clients include renowned venture capital firms, crypto hedge funds, corporates, Web3 companies, and high-net-worth individuals. If you want to join one of Europeās most exciting crypto start-ups, be part of the next wave of innovation disrupting finance, and grow together with us, then this is your chance to apply. Finoa is an equal opportunity employer devoted to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
Job Summary
In this role, you will:
šInvestigative Analysis & Due Diligence: You'll perform comprehensive KYC due diligence for new and existing customers, including Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk profiles, and assess ML/TF risks related to crypto assets and emerging typologies. šCase Management & Internal Documentation: You'll efficiently manage and prioritise complex AML cases, ensuring timely resolution and meticulous documentation in line with internal policies and German regulatory requirements. šTransaction Monitoring & Blockchain Analytics: You'll conduct in-depth reviews of crypto asset transaction monitoring alerts, utilise blockchain analytics tools to trace suspicious flows and patterns, and lead investigations into complex, potentially illicit activities. šData Analysis & Process Improvement: You'll analyse AML data, including blockchain data, to identify trends and KPIs, and proactively propose and implement improvements to optimise our AML controls and investigative capabilities. šRisk Assessment & Mitigation: You'll contribute to the ongoing development of our AML risk assessment framework, with a specific focus on crypto-related risks, and propose and implement effective mitigation strategies. šRegulatory Compliance & Crypto Specifics: Stay informed about changes in AML laws, regulations, and industry best practices, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, including the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and crypto-related regulations. šTraining & Mentorship: You'll provide expert training, guidance, and mentorship to junior AML analysts and internal stakeholders on AML policies, blockchain forensics, and financial crime risks in the crypto space, fostering a strong compliance culture. šCross-Functional Collaboration & External Liaison: You'll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including compliance, legal, and risk management teams, as well as external partners, such as law enforcement agencies and regulatory authorities, to share information and coordinate efforts to combat financial crime.
What you need to be successful:
šYou have several years of hands-on experience in AML investigations, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting within financial services, fintech, or a similarly regulated environment. šYou possess deep knowledge of anti-money laundering regulations, including BSA, AMLD, and other relevant frameworks ā familiarity with crypto-related compliance is a strong plus. šYou bring a sharp analytical mindset and can interpret complex transaction data to identify patterns, risks, and suspicious activity. šYouāre confident in drafting high-quality Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). šYou are familiar with enhanced due diligence practices and comfortable working with high-risk customer profiles, including PEPs. šYouāre highly organized and can manage multiple cases with varying risk levels while maintaining accuracy and compliance with internal SLAs.
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