Job Description:
About AML RightSource
We are AML RightSource, the leading technology-enabled managed services firm focused on fighting financial crime for our clients and the world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and operating across the globe, we are a trusted partner to our financial institution, FinTech, money service business, and corporate clients.
Using a blend of highly trained anti-financial crime professionals, cutting-edge technology tools, and industry-leading consultants, we help clients with their AML/BSA, transaction monitoring, client onboarding (KYC), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and risk management needs.
We support clients in meeting day-to-day compliance tasks, urgent projects, and strategic changes. Globally, our staff of more than 4,000 highly trained analysts and subject matter experts is the industrys largest group of full-time compliance professionals. Together with our clients, we are Reimagining Compliance.
Core Competencies & Expertise
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AML & KYC Compliance - Conducting CDD and EDD on customers, including high-risk entities, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and businesses operating in crypto-related activities.
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Crypto Transaction Monitoring - Investigating on-chain and off-chain transactions to identify potential risks related to mixers, tumblers, darknet markets, and high-risk jurisdictions.
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Blockchain Analytics Tools - Hands-on experience using:
- Chainalysis - Wallet clustering, transaction tracing, exposure risk scoring.
- TRM Labs - Address screening, smart contract analytics, fraud detection.
- Gemini - Exchange compliance monitoring, blockchain forensic investigations.
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Sanctions & Adverse Media Screening - Screening wallets, counterparties, and entities against OFAC, UN, EU, and FATF watchlists.
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Regulatory Compliance - Strong understanding of FinCEN, FATF, SEC, FCA, and MAS crypto compliance frameworks.
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SAR/STR Filing - Drafting and submitting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for regulatory reporting.
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Risk Assessment & Escalation - Providing insights on crypto-specific typologies, including DeFi exploits, NFT wash trading, and stablecoin risks.
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Cross-functional Collaboration - Working with internal fraud teams, law enforcement, and regulators to investigate and mitigate crypto financial crimes.
Key Responsibilities
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Customer Due Diligence (CDD) & Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) - Crypto-Specific
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Conduct CDD/EDD for crypto customers, including individuals, exchanges, OTC desks, and institutional clients.
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Assess the source of wealth and source of funds (SOW/SOF) for crypto-related transactions.
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Verify wallet addresses, transaction histories, and counterparties for potential illicit activity.
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Utilize Chainalysis Reactor/TRM Labs to investigate high-risk wallet interactions.
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Crypto Transaction Monitoring & Risk Detection
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Monitor real-time crypto transactions for suspicious patterns using Gemini, Chainalysis KYT, and TRM Labs.
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Detect and analyze trends in illicit activities, such as mixing services, cross-chain swaps, and sanction evasion techniques.
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Investigations & Reporting
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Conduct blockchain forensics on crypto currency to track fund flows.
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File Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) / Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) for money laundering, fraud, and terrorist financing cases.
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Sanctions & Adverse Media Screening
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Screen crypto wallet addresses and counterparties against OFAC SDN, EU, UN, and other sanctions lists.
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Conduct adverse media research on high-risk crypto businesses.
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Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
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Ensure compliance with FATF Travel Rule, FinCEN requirements, and global AML/CFT regulations.
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Stay updated on crypto-related enforcement actions and emerging risks.
Preferred Certifications
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Crypto-Specific Certifications:
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Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator (CCI)
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Chainalysis Cryptocurrency Fundamentals Certification (CCFC)
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TRM Academy Certifications
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AML & Compliance Certifications:
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Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
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ICA Advanced Certificate in AML & Crypto Compliance
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Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS)