Financial Crime Operations Specialist - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

Join eToro as a Financial Crime Operations Specialist in a remote capacity! This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and minimizing financial risk. You will be responsible for analyzing and monitoring client transactions to identify suspicious activities that may indicate financial crimes.

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

• 2-5 years of experience in financial crime operations or compliance roles.
• Strong understanding of AML, KYC, and CTF regulations.
• Experience with transaction monitoring systems and analytical tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document processes accurately.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience in the cryptocurrency or trading sectors.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and techniques.
• Certifications related to AML or compliance.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $80,000 - $100,000 per year.
• Remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
• Join a rapidly growing company listed on Nasdaq.