Senior Financial Crime Intelligence Analyst (Crypto)

TL;DR

Senior Financial Crime Intelligence Analyst (Crypto): Handling screening and transaction monitoring alerts and conducting complex investigations across digital assets and fiat with an accent on sanctions screening, blockchain analytics, and AML/CTF compliance. Focus on drafting SARs, improving monitoring controls with AI and automation, and presenting risk-based recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Location: UK-based hybrid role with working hours from 9:00 to 18:00 CEST

Company

Stablecoin-powered financial infrastructure for enterprises, supporting fiat and digital asset payments across more than 130 countries.

What you will do

• Review sanctions and watchlist screening alerts involving individuals and entities.
• Own end-to-end investigations triggered by transaction monitoring, trade surveillance, payment screening, and blockchain analytics systems.
• Draft and submit Suspicious Activity Reports to relevant authorities.
• Identify, test, and improve transaction monitoring rules, workflows, and financial crime controls.
• Use AI tools and automation to streamline investigations and operational processes.
• Coach junior investigators and present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in crypto transaction monitoring within a regulated institution or digital asset business.
• Essential experience in a B2B environment and experience reviewing sanctions and watchlist screening alerts.
• Hands-on experience with Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM, or equivalent blockchain analytics tools.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CTF regulations, financial crime typologies, and risk-based compliance frameworks.
• Experience drafting and submitting SARs, plus the ability to manage competing priorities with autonomy.
• Exceptional written and verbal English and availability for a 9:00–18:00 CEST schedule are required.

Nice to have

• Experience across both crypto and fiat transaction monitoring environments.
• Knowledge of trade surveillance.
• Blockchain-related investigative certifications.
• Experience in B2C financial crime operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with flexible hours.
• Flexible holiday approach.
• Growth-minded, open, and creative working environment.
• Opportunities to travel to offices around the world.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of the company’s culture and financial infrastructure.