Law Enforcement Specialist

About the role

In this role, you will support Blockchain's Law Enforcement Response Team by reviewing customer profiles and conducting complex investigations using blockchain analysis tools. Your work will involve drafting investigation reports and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), as well as contributing to transaction monitoring and fraud rules tuning.

Blockchain is a leading global crypto company, trusted by millions for safe cryptocurrency access. This position is based in the Palermo office with a hybrid work model, requiring in-office presence four days a week. Success in this role means effectively identifying trends and improving compliance processes.

The salary for this position ranges from $52,000 to $88,000, depending on experience.

Skills that matter here

• Fraud rules tuning: You will help refine fraud detection processes based on investigation findings.
• Organizational skills: Strong organizational skills are essential for managing multiple investigations and reports.
• ACAMS certification: ACAMS certification is preferred and demonstrates your expertise in anti-money laundering practices.
• Financial crime investigations: Experience in financial crime investigations is crucial for analyzing customer profiles.
• Transaction monitoring: You will conduct transaction monitoring to detect suspicious activities.
• Written communication: Excellent written communication is vital for drafting investigation reports and SARs.

Who this role suits

• You have a background in financial crime prevention and compliance.
• You thrive in collaborative environments and possess strong integrity.
• You are detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• You are comfortable working with complex data and investigations.

From the employer

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Review and analyze customer profiles identified by the Law Enforcement Response Team.
• Complete complex investigations including tracing of crypto flows using blockchain analysis tools.
• Draft high quality investigation reports and case files.
• Draft Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Identify common trends and typologies, and contribute to transaction monitoring and fraud rules tuning.
• Contribute to reporting on key risk and performance indicators.
• Conduct transaction monitoring using on-chain and other tools.
• Conduct other assigned activities as needed.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• The foremost quality for this position or any position at Blockchain.com is integrity.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant financial crime experience.
• Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and guidance governing financial crime (e.g., AML laws and regulations in US/EU/RoW).
• Experience on complex financial crime investigations.
• Experience working with high risk client groups.
• Experience working to improve processes built into head office and operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, good organizational and time management skills.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Professional certification (e.g., ACAMS, ICA) preferred.
• Professional experience with FinTechs/cryptocurrencies is advantageous but not required.

COMPENSATION & PERKS

• Competitive full-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company.
• This is a role based in our Palermo office, with a mandatory in-office presence four days per week.
• The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an exciting, emerging industry.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Apple equipment provided by the company.
• Work from Anywhere Policy: You can work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 20 days per year.