AML Technical Analyst

AML Technical Analyst - What will you be doing?

The Junior AML Technical Officer will report into the Financial Crime Technical Director. The role holder will provide essential administrative and technical support to the AML team, contributing to the effective monitoring and detection of financial crime. This role will involve a combination of administrative duties, data analysis, and the utilisation of Chainalysis or similar blockchain analysis tools. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a strong interest in financial crime prevention and emerging technologies.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organised, and be able to work in silo as well as part of a busy team.

Responsibilities include:

Administrative Support:

• Maintain accurate and organised AML records in the Financial Crime folder reg tech, vendor selection and client test cases  
• Assist in the preparation of AML reports and presentations for the Financial Crime management team.
• Maintain the department structure chart
• Assist with the onboarding of new AML systems and processes.
• Supporting, creation and maintenance of the Compliance Confluence page
• Undertake ad hoc duties to support the team and department as required

Chainalysis and Blockchain Analysis:

• Conduct investigations and analysis of blockchain transactions using Chainalysis or similar tools.
• Assist in the identification and monitoring of suspicious cryptocurrency transactions.
• Compile and document findings from blockchain analysis for reporting purposes.
• Support the Technical director and Deputy Head of Financial Crime in complex blockchain investigations and audit findings.
• Assist in keeping up to date with new cryptocurrency trends and threats and support the creation of training for the wider team.

Diary assist:

• Sending reminders and ensuring all contributors for MI, assurance, monthly reports, updates are completed on time and fed back to the relevant manager for completion
• Contribute to the maintaining and keeping a tracker of AML related external townhalls, roundtables, conferences and a list of attendees 
• Assist in the upkeep of AML related policy and procedures.

Data Management:

• Ensure accurate and timely data entry for MI & KRI’s
• Assist in the compilation and analysis of AML data for reporting and trend analysis.
• Aid in the development of data reporting.

So, what are we looking for?

If you can demonstrate some of the following experience/skills below, we would love to have a conversation.

• Proven experience in an administrative role within a compliance, legal, or risk management environment.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.  
• A genuine interest in Crypto, with experience generated by personal speculation or previous employment
• Basic understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies is desirable.
• Strong interest in AML compliance and financial crime prevention.
• A willingness to learn about AML regulation and Financial Crime typologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn new software applications quickly. 
• Able to work autonomously and take the initiative to drive results independently
• Passion to work in a start-up/fintech environment within a fast paced environment
• Great team player with a can do attitude that works collaboratively across different levels and teams within the organisation, able to quickly foster close working relationships with colleagues, with impressive stakeholder relationship skills
• Can work independently, whilst working closely with a growing team 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities

So, what’s in it for you?       

Our people are constantly striving to be the best through operational excellence. The professional development and learning opportunities create an agile, hardworking, conscientious, and knowledgeable team. 

The opportunities for personal growth are exponential. You grow as the business grows. The roles and responsibilities are broad and ever-changing, and the dynamism of BCB keeps you engaged and highly motivated.  

At BCB, you don’t just work for your manager; they work for you too. We believe in empowering individuals to create a culture of personal growth, together. We focus on driving empowerment from the bottom up, up-skilling every individual at every level. This means our team has a sense of commonality and belonging, driven by a shared belief in our mission. We’re passionate about our business, our people, and providing 360-degree support for success.       

• The chance to operate at the forefront of our industry                                   
• You can talk to anyone in the business as there are no barriers and everyone is accessible
• You will be collaborating with teams on a hybrid working arrangement
• We value team success where every individual can grow and prosper
• 30 days annual leave each year, excluding bank holidays
• 4 wellbeing days per year to prioritise your mental health 
• 1 company volunteering day per year
• Strong benefits package including; Private Healthcare, Pension, Income Protection (long-term absence), Life Insurance, Menopause Policy, and an enhanced Parental Leave policy

About BCB Group

BCB Group is a leading provider of regulated payment and trading services in crypto and fiat for the digital asset economy. We provide accounts, cryptocurrency and foreign exchange market liquidity for some of the world’s largest, crypto-engaged businesses, including crypto exchanges, liquidity providers, market makers, investment firms, custodians, payment processors and wallet providers.

Our end-to-end suite of products are accessible through our Client Console UI and API. We offer more than 40 fiat and cryptocurrencies, deep trading liquidity, 24/7 instant payments through our instant settlements network, BLINC, and secure crypto services. Our strong focus on compliance matches our technical and business expertise, and we are regulated by some of the world’s most respected regulators. Authorised in the UK, France and Switzerland, we place the utmost importance on our regulatory-first institutional principles.

Our leadership team boasts years of relevant, high-level experience at globally-renowned institutions. They combine finance, law, regulatory and technology skills in traditional and crypto financial services with a deep understanding of the new digital asset economy.

Our mission is to create the trusted platform to pay, store, trade and earn fiat and digital assets, globally 24/7

www.bcbgroup.com