Risk Associate (Transaction Monitoring) (Fintech)

TL;DR

Risk Associate (Transaction Monitoring) (Fintech): Monitoring and reviewing flagged transactions on the TRMS platform to detect and escalate suspicious activity with an accent on Brazilian regulatory compliance and AML/CFT frameworks. Focus on investigating complex transaction chains, filing COAF reports, and collaborating with global risk teams to tune detection rules.

Location: Hybrid (Vila Velha, Brazil)

Company

hirify.global is a cryptocurrency platform providing financial services and digital asset management.

What you will do

• Monitor and review flagged transactions on the TRMS platform using BR-specific risk context.
• Investigate automated alerts, assess risk levels, and make disposition decisions.
• Collaborate with the global TRMS team to communicate local risk patterns and request rule tuning.
• Prepare and file regulatory reports for COAF and other Brazilian AML/CFT frameworks.
• Identify and document emerging fraud typologies and transaction patterns specific to the Brazilian market.
• Support the development of local risk policies and act as the first line of escalation for BR operations.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in risk, compliance, AML, or fraud operations within fintech, crypto, or banking.
• Hands-on experience with transaction monitoring systems or similar risk tooling.
• Familiarity with the Brazilian regulatory landscape, including COAF reporting and BACEN guidelines.
• Strong analytical skills to investigate complex transaction chains and identify risk patterns.
• Excellent written Portuguese and working proficiency in English.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a remote/hybrid setting across time zones.

Nice to have

• Experience with cryptocurrency exchanges or digital asset platforms.
• Exposure to shared risk systems across multi-country operations.
• Certifications such as CAMS, CFE, or equivalent.