EU Financial Crime Analyst

CoinFlip is a global digital currency platform company focused on providing consumers with simple and secure access to buy and sell cryptocurrency. The company operates the world's largest network of cryptocurrency kiosks by transaction volume, with more than 5,500 kiosks across 49 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Italy, Panama, Brazil, Mexico, and Spain. CoinFlip’s digital currency kiosks make buying and selling major cryptocurrencies accessible for consumers who wish to purchase digital currency using cash.

CoinFlip also operates CoinFlip Preferred, a personalized over-the-counter service that provides investors with custom, white-glove support for their cryptocurrency transactions. In 2022, CoinFlip launched CoinFlip Ventures, an investment group offering coaching, funding, and networking support to early-stage crypto and web3 projects. We also offer the CoinFlip Crypto Wallet, a self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet available for iOS and Android devices.

CoinFlip was founded in 2015 by Daniel Polotsky, Kris Dayrit, Alan Gurevich, and Ben Weiss. Headquartered in Chicago, CoinFlip placed in the top 500 on the 2021, 2022, and 2023 Inc. 5000 list, and on the 2022 and 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, was named the 2021 and 2022 #1 fastest-growing company in Chicago by Crain's, ranked in Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces in 2021 and 2022, and was awarded the 2021 and 2022 Stevie ® Awards for Customer Service. To learn more about CoinFlip and how to get started on your digital currency journey, visit www.CoinFlip.tech.  

Join our mission to bring clarity and trust to the crypto ecosystem by investigating complex, high-risk transactions and helping us detect and prevent financial crime at scale.

As a Financial Crime Analyst, you will play a key role in our AML program by conducting transaction monitoring reviews, investigating suspicious activity, and supporting escalations—across both traditional and blockchain-based environments. You may also be involved in customer onboarding and periodic reviews, conducting KYC analysis and performing Sanctions, PEP, and Adverse Media screening as part of a broader risk-based approach.
We're a regulated Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) operating in multiple jurisdictions, and we’re looking for someone with strong analytical capabilities, blockchain expertise, and a passion for safeguarding the integrity of financial systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and investigate alerts generated from transaction monitoring systems (fiat and blockchain).

• Analyze customer profiles, behaviors, and documentation to identify unusual or potentially suspicious patterns.

• Conduct blockchain tracing and risk assessments using tools like Chainalysis or Elliptic.

• Perform KYC checks and customer due diligence (CDD), including onboarding and refresh activities.

• Screen customers against sanctions lists, PEP databases, and adverse media sources using third-party tools.

• Escalate cases with comprehensive documentation and risk rationale.

• Draft internal reports or regulatory Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs/STRs), where applicable.

• Collaborate with Compliance team members to enhance monitoring, onboarding, and investigative processes.

• Contribute to typology reviews, internal training, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in AML, transaction monitoring, or crypto compliance.

• Hands-on experience using blockchain analytics tools (e.g., Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM, etc.).

• Understanding of crypto transaction flows and common typologies related to fraud, money laundering, or sanctions evasion.

• Experience in KYC/CDD and familiarity with sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening processes.

• Familiarity with escalation protocols and financial crime case management.

• Strong analytical and written communication skills.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory.

• Spanish and/or Italian language skills are considered a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience at a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), FinTech, crypto exchange, or financial institution.

• Exposure to regulatory reporting frameworks (e.g., BSA/FinCEN, 5AMLD/6AMLD, SEPBLAC, UIF).

• Ability to analyze and interpret large data sets related to financial crime investigations.

• Knowledge of AML/CTF obligations in one or more jurisdictions, including: United States (BSA, FinCEN), European Union (5AMLD, 6AMLD), Spain (SEPBLAC), and Italy (UIF)

Why Join Us?

• Work remotely with a highly skilled and mission-driven compliance team.

• Help shape the future of crypto compliance in a regulated environment.

• Engage with cutting-edge tools and typologies in the virtual assets space.

• Be part of an inclusive, forward-thinking culture where your expertise drives impact.

Base Salary Range: 35,000 - 45,000 EUR

For all United States based opportunities, our comprehensive benefits package includes, for all full-time employees, competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans through BlueCross BlueShield (employer subsidized), a generous retirement savings plan with company match up to 4%, performance based bonuses and paid time off.

Working at CoinFlip means collaborating with experienced and innovative leaders who share a clear vision and a track record of success. We offer a collaborative and positive working environment where we encourage employees to balance productivity with time to recharge.

CoinFlip values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment. We thank all candidates who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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