Senior AML Analyst

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Contract
• Salary: 4,000-5,300 EUROS paid monthly (full-time; 40 hours/week) - Compensation may vary based on factors like location, qualifications, and experience.

About Sardine: Sardine is a leader in fraud prevention and AML compliance. Our platform utilizes device intelligence, behavior biometrics, machine learning, and AI to proactively stop fraud. Over 300 banks, retailers, and fintechs globally rely on Sardine to combat identity fraud, payment fraud, account takeovers, and social engineering scams. We have secured $145M in funding from world-class investors.

Our Culture: We foster a remote-first work culture, embracing the #WorkFromAnywhere ethos. We prioritize performance over hours worked, believing in the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and not compromising on significant life events due to rigid schedules.

About the Role: We are seeking a Senior AML Analyst to spearhead investigations, oversee compliance operations, and ensure our EU program adheres to all regulatory expectations. This position will concentrate on monitoring crypto and fiat transactions within our payments business and guaranteeing our compliance framework aligns with evolving EU regulations. You will also collaborate with product, engineering, and sales teams to enhance Sardine’s compliance platform and provide support to EU-based clients. This is a 6-month contract role, with the possibility of extension based on business needs, and can be performed either full-time or part-time.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in AML, with at least 2 years specifically in blockchain investigations.
• Profound understanding of EU AML/CTF frameworks and digital asset compliance regulations.
• Demonstrated experience with blockchain analytics tools such as TRM or Chainalysis.
• Proficiency in SQL.
• CAMS or equivalent certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into suspicious crypto and fiat transaction activities.
• Submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) or Unusual Activity Reports (UARs) as required.
• Manage sanctions and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) screening, adverse media reviews, and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk users and partners.
• Ensure the timely resolution of compliance-related tickets and provide support for Customer Support escalations.
• Maintain and update EU-specific AML/CTF policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Monitor regulatory developments, including but not limited to MiCA, and assist with licensing preparations.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and sales teams to support and improve compliance capabilities and assist EU-based clients.

Application Instructions

• To apply, please [Insert Application Instructions Here - e.g., submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]]

Company Information

• Location: Fully Remote - Must be located in Lithuania.
• Work From: From Home / Beach / Mountain / Cafe / Anywhere!
• Company Type: Remote-First, Globally Distributed Team