Financial Crime Operations Specialist - Remote

About the Role

eToro is looking for a Financial Crime Operations Specialist to join our team remotely. As a Financial Crime Operations Specialist, you will play a crucial role in analyzing and monitoring client transactions to identify and investigate suspicious activities that may indicate financial crimes such as money laundering or fraud. This position is essential for ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and minimizing financial risk.

What You'll Do

• Conduct daily monitoring and analysis of customer transactions using transaction monitoring systems to identify patterns and trends that may indicate potential risk.
• Utilize advanced analytical techniques to assess risk levels of transactions, focusing on those that deviate from customers' typical behavior.
• Investigate and resolve alerts generated by the transaction monitoring system, determining whether transactions are unusual or suspicious.
• Document the review and investigation process, including decisions and justifications for either closing alerts or escalating for further action.
• Prepare detailed reports on suspicious transactions and activities, including all relevant findings and supporting documentation.
• Escalate high-risk or suspicious findings to the appropriate internal teams or external authorities.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant AML, Know Your Customer (KYC), and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) regulations and guidelines.
• Work with transaction monitoring systems, ensuring they are properly configured to detect anomalous transactions effectively.
• Suggest improvements to enhance the transaction monitoring system's performance and efficiency.
• Participate in ongoing training to improve knowledge of AML regulations, transaction monitoring techniques, and industry trends.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all monitored transactions, analyses performed, and investigations conducted.
• Ensure that all documentation is complete and audit-ready, should regulatory bodies request evidence of the company’s monitoring efforts.

Requirements

• Proven experience in financial crime operations or a similar role, with a strong understanding of AML regulations.
• Experience with transaction monitoring systems and analytical tools.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with KYC and CTF regulations.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity.
• Experience in preparing reports and documentation for regulatory compliance.

Nice to Have

• Certifications related to AML or financial crime prevention.
• Experience in the Web3 or trading industry.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Access to a global network of professionals in the finance and technology sectors.
• Health and wellness programs.