Asset Recovery Specialist (100% REMOTE)

About the role

This role focuses on end-to-end asset recovery, serving as the main point of contact for law enforcement, regulators, and government authorities. It involves coordinating communications and negotiations, while also drafting and managing legal documents under the guidance of the Legal team. A key part of the work is conducting detailed legal and compliance reviews, especially those with cross-jurisdictional implications, and analyzing findings from on-chain investigations to identify operational risks.

The specialist will advise internal teams on compliance obligations and risk mitigation strategies, escalating complex issues to Legal and senior management when necessary. This position also includes mentoring junior analysts to ensure best practices in documentation, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to compliance standards. The work supports Tether's mission to integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains and maintain transparency.

Success in this role means effectively managing asset recovery cases from start to finish, demonstrating strong judgment in risk assessment, prioritization, and clear documentation. It requires a solid understanding of financial regulations and compliance frameworks, alongside the ability to trace assets and interpret investigation findings. The specialist will contribute to pioneering a global financial revolution by ensuring trust and security in transactions.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $147,500 to $240,000.

Skills that matter here

• asset recovery: The role requires direct experience in managing and executing asset recovery processes from beginning to end.
• financial crime compliance: This skill is essential for advising internal teams on compliance obligations and mitigating risks related to financial crime.
• legal operations: The role involves drafting and reviewing legal documents, as well as managing communications with legal and regulatory bodies.
• on-chain investigations: The specialist will analyze findings from these investigations to assess transaction flows and identify potential risks.
• financial regulations and compliance frameworks (AML/KYC, sanctions): A strong understanding of these frameworks is necessary for conducting compliance reviews and advising on risk mitigation.
• legal drafting, reporting, and communication: These skills are critical for preparing correspondence, memoranda, and effectively communicating with various stakeholders including law enforcement.

Who this role suits

• A person who has 3-5 years of experience in roles involving asset recovery or financial crime compliance.
• Someone who can effectively manage cases independently, from risk assessment to timely escalation.
• An individual with a background in law, legal studies, compliance, or finance.
• A professional who thrives in a role that requires interaction with law enforcement and regulatory bodies.

From the employer

• Serve as the primary point of contact for law enforcement, regulators, and government authorities on asset recovery matters, coordinating communications and supporting negotiations.
• Draft, review, and manage routine indemnity agreements, correspondence, and memoranda under Legal oversight.
• Perform detailed legal and compliance reviews, evaluating cross-jurisdictional implications, analyzing findings from on-chain investigations, and identifying any potential operational risks.
• Advise internal teams on compliance obligations and risk mitigation, escalating complex matters to Legal and senior management as appropriate.
• Mentor junior analysts, fostering best practices in documentation, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to compliance standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Legal Studies, Compliance, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in asset recovery, financial crime compliance, legal operations, or similar roles involving engagement with regulators or law enforcement.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance frameworks (AML/KYC, sanctions), with exposure to cross-jurisdictional matters and asset freezing/recovery processes.
• Solid asset tracing and analytical capabilities, including the ability to assess transaction flows, identify risks, and interpret findings from investigations (on-chain knowledge is a plus).
• Proven ability to manage cases end-to-end with sound judgment, including risk assessment, prioritization, clear documentation, and timely escalation of complex issues.
• Excellent legal drafting, reporting, and communication skills.