FIU Associate, Blockchain Analysis

Blockchain.com is the world's leading software platform for digital assets. Offering the largest production blockchain platform in the world, we share the passion to code, create, and ultimately build an open, accessible and fair financial future, one piece of software at a time.

We are seeking exceptional talent to join our Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) as a FIU Associate, Blockchain Analysis. In this role, you will work closely with a global team of experts to investigate suspicious activity and mitigate financial crime risks across a leading digital asset platform. We are looking for motivated, adaptable, and collaborative individuals who can thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. If you have experience handling financial investigations and want to be part of an innovative team in the cryptocurrency space, this is an exciting opportunity for you!

As a FIU Associate, Blockchain Analysis, you will be responsible for conducting investigations into escalated cases of suspicious activity, reviewing transactional, account, and customer profile data to ensure regulatory compliance and prevent fraud.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

• Investigate known or suspected suspicious activity reported by customers, employees and third parties including bank partners
• Conduct complex investigations involving on-chain finance crime
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with financial crimes
• Analyze blockchain data to uncover patterns, trends, and potential risks, providing clear insights for decision-making
• Develop, refine, and deploy scripts to handle, manipulate, and manage large datasets, ensuring efficient and accurate processing
• Review transactions and publicly available sources to determine whether activities breach acceptable use policies or regulations.
• Document and report investigation findings, prepare case files with required documentation, and provide clear, concise written summaries of the investigation.
• Review and request SoF and SoW information to support investigations and decision-making processes.
• Handle low to high complexity escalations from internal teams, coordinating with cross-functional departments as necessary.
• Respond to banking partner recall requests, as well as manage and respond to card disputes.
• Monitor trends and patterns to help compliance teams improve fraud detection and prevention measures.
• Collaborate with internal departments to enhance fraud prevention strategies, suggest control improvements, and drive corrective actions.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in  AML, compliance or a related field. 
• The foremost quality for this position or any position at Blockchain.com is integrity. 
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and in a team set up, good organizational and time management skills.
• Basic MS Excel / Google spreadsheet, MS Word skills are mandatory.
• Previous experience working in Compliance, or Fraud Prevention is essential.
• Experience triaging transaction monitoring alerts or carrying out Enhanced Due Diligence preferred.
• Professional experience within a FinTech or Crypto Company is advantageous but not required. 

COMPENSATION & PERKS 

• Full-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company.
• Learning and development opportunities in other areas than AML and KYC in the future.
• The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an emerging field
• Bonus scheme based on both company and individual performance
• The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an exciting, emerging industry.
• Unlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need it.
• Hybrid role from our office in the heart of Vilnius 
• Depending on skill set and experience, the salary for this role will range from 32,000 to 40,000 EUR per year.

Blockchain is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, and apprenticeship. Blockchain makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.