Senior AML Analyst (Transaction Monitoring)
BitPay
IT
Remote
Posted on Sep 24, 2025
BitPay is seeking a Senior AML Analyst (Transaction Monitoring) to join our growing Compliance and Risk team. This role focuses on transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and supporting regulatory and law enforcement interactions. You’ll play a key part in protecting the company from financial crime while helping us maintain a strong and responsive compliance program. We’re looking for a proactive professional with sharp analytical skills, strong communication abilities, and a positive, team-oriented mindset.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor and review financial transactions to identify suspicious, fraudulent, or unusual activity.
- Conduct sanctions screening and escalate potential matches for investigation and resolution.
- Investigate and assess alerts related to money laundering, fraud, and sanctions risk typologies and lead efforts to improve platforms, alerting systems, and other departmental projects.
- Draft well-documented responses to subpoenas and data requests from law enforcement and government agencies.
- Prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Continuing Activity Reports (CARs) in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Maintain and enhance internal AML policies, procedures, and risk controls, including KYC, CIP, and transaction monitoring frameworks.
- Respond to law enforcement and data privacy-related inquiries with accuracy and discretion.
- Provide guidance to internal teams on the handling of high-risk accounts and transaction escalations.
- Collaborate with senior leadership and external vendors on compliance tools and platforms.
- Assist with compliance audits, regulatory exams, and internal testing functions.
- Participate in cross-functional projects aimed at improving the AML and sanctions compliance environment.
- Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned
- 5+ years of AML compliance experience in the cryptocurrency or financial services industry.
- Strong understanding of AML laws and regulations, including sanctions enforcement and transaction monitoring practices.
- Exceptional analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
- Team-oriented with a collaborative spirit and good sense of humor.
- ACAMS certification
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Collaborate with a team of intelligent, enthusiastic individuals.
- Thrive in a rapidly expanding crypto company with global reach, where your contributions make a tangible impact.
- Work remotely with a generous vacation policy, including the opportunity to take a sabbatical and select your own holidays.
- Access to continuous learning and development opportunities, supported by professional development reimbursement.
- Competitive salary package with comprehensive benefits, including telemedicine, life insurance, disability insurance, vision coverage, 401k, travel assistance, fully covered medical and dental plans, and more.
- Option to receive payment in cryptocurrency, along with a crypto match program.
- Stock option awards available to all employees.
- Home office allowance, reimbursement for internet/cell expenses, and complimentary Amazon Prime and Spotify subscriptions.