Suspicious Transaction Reporting Officer

The Suspicious Transaction Reporting Officer is primarily responsible for creating and submitting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) based on flagged transactions within the platform. This role involves identifying potential financial crimes, such as money laundering or fraud, by analyzing transaction data, compiling reports, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. The officer will act as the initial creator of reports, enabling further verification and investigation by other compliance officers. A strong knowledge of cryptocurrency, blockchain, financial crime risks, and relevant regulations is required for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transaction Monitoring & Report Creation:
• Maker of the Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) flagged from various systems and people within the company and ensuring the STR complies with the appropriate avenue requirements.
• Keep up to date on the avenue reporting requirements.
• Analyse the data provided in each system and person and narrate the content of the report accurately
• Provide feedback on the efficiency and enhancement of avenue data points
• Document the reporting process

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• 2-3 years of experience in AML compliance, financial crime investigation, or a related field (preferably in crypto or financial services).
• Knowledge of AML and KYC regulations and cryptocurrency-specific risks.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and experience working with transaction monitoring tools.