Compliance Lead, Transaction Monitoring at FalconX

New City, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cryptocurrency, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., finance, law, criminology, or related)
  • In-depth understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and sanctions risks specific to decentralized finance (DeFi) markets
  • Proven ability to develop and implement effective controls and strategies to mitigate DeFi risks
  • Strong skills in conducting risk assessments related to transaction activities, including evaluating the impact of new products or services on existing monitoring frameworks
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with legal, risk management, IT, and other departments
  • Experience in preparing and submitting regulatory reports related to transaction monitoring and compliance
  • Familiarity with integrating new technologies and tools into existing monitoring systems
  • Understanding of data privacy regulations and best practices for handling sensitive financial information

Responsibilities

  • Conduct complex investigations into potentially suspicious activity involving cryptocurrency products, traditional brokerage accounts, and cash movement, resulting from internal monitoring systems, alerts, referrals, and external inquiries
  • Conduct advanced blockchain analysis using blockchain analytics tools to trace crypto flows and surface red flags
  • Analyze customer activity across FalconX entities, including broker-dealers and Money Services Businesses
  • Draft high-quality Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) that meet regulatory standards and internal quality expectations, summarizing complex activity clearly and concisely
  • Develop strategies to mitigate identified risks related to transaction activities
  • Enhance compliance strategies and implement effective controls through cross-functional collaboration
  • Ensure timely and accurate communication with regulatory bodies via regulatory reporting
  • Own the investigation process after initial detection and review by analysts, through decisioning and documentation
  • Provide support in handling escalated or high-risk cases by gathering data and offering investigative insights
  • Provide peer support and mentoring to newer team members and contribute to onboarding and training efforts
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by helping to enhance investigative processes, quality standards, and tooling
  • Stay current on emerging crypto-related financial crime trends, typologies, and regulatory updates (e.g., FinCEN guidance, NYDFS crypto guidance)

Skills

Blockchain Analysis
AML
CFT
Sanctions
DeFi Risk Management
Transaction Monitoring
Crypto Investigations
SAR

FalconX

Institutional crypto trading platform for financial institutions

About FalconX

FalconX is an institutional crypto trading platform that simplifies the trading of digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum for financial institutions. It provides clear price discovery and efficient trade execution, allowing clients to trade without concerns about hidden fees. The platform is trusted by major financial institutions and offers tailored services such as trade execution, credit, and treasury management. FalconX aims to deliver a reliable and comprehensive trading experience for institutional investors in the digital asset market.

San Mateo, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$415.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options
Performance Bonus
Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition in crypto derivatives could pressure FalconX's profit margins.
Regulatory scrutiny may impact the adoption of FalconX's auto-liquidation service in APAC.
Expansion into FX market may lead to integration challenges and operational risks.

Differentiation

FalconX eliminates slippage and hidden fees using advanced data science techniques.
The platform is trusted by major financial institutions for its reliability and effectiveness.
FalconX offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored for institutional clients.

Upsides

Acquisition of Arbelos Markets strengthens FalconX's position in the crypto derivatives market.
Launch of auto-liquidation service enhances capital efficiency for APAC crypto miners.
New FX desk in London expands FalconX's service offerings into traditional markets.

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