Archax is an FCA-regulated exchange, broker and custodian for digital assets, targeted at professional and institutional clients. Our services cover all types of digital assets – from cryptocurrencies to NFTs to digital securities – as well as traditional financial instruments too. Our vision is to develop a truly digital capital markets ecosystem that bridges traditional and crypto markets, leveraging tokenisation and blockchain/DLT/Web3.0 technologies.
Archax pH7 Inc. is an information technology company providing software and application development, back-office tech support and a wide range of consultancy / advisory services to its clients in the fintech industry.
The Roles
We are looking for an enthusiastic Financial Crime Analyst. The role requires the analyst to support the Financial Crime Manager in all aspects of client onboarding. The successful candidate will help the Financial Crime Manager manage and oversee the firm’s AML/CTF Framework, including client onboarding, offboarding, ongoing due diligence and financial crime investigations. The Analyst will work with the FinCrime Team to ensure regulatory and compliance risks are managed and will also have an opportunity to get involved in relevant projects from conception to implementation.
AML/KYC Analyst role covering the following areas: AML/KYC, Financial Crime.
Key Accountabilities:
- Promoting a culture of compliance across the business.
- Supporting and contributing to the firm’s AML/CTF framework and providing direct support to the FinCrime Manager
- Conducting KYC reviews and risk assessments for individual, corporate, and financial promotions clients.
- Escalating red flags and high-risk clients to senior members or the MLRO for review.
- Assisting with transaction monitoring reviews and investigations under supervision.
- Contributing to applicable policies and procedures by flagging gaps or inconsistencies.
- Supporting the business in relation to relevant regulatory matters on a day-to-day basis.
- Maintaining accurate documentation and case files in line with regulatory standards.
- Assisting in the development and production of management information and ad-hoc activities assigned by management.
Technical Knowledge and Experience:
- At least 3-5 years relevant experience, preferably gained in a financial services or regulatory environment or financial crime, KYC, or compliance-related role.
- Solid exposure to AML/KYC processes and corporate onboarding experience is preferred
- Good understanding of Wholesale Financial Markets including knowledge and understanding of applicable rules and regulations.
- Experience and/or eager interest in innovation and the crypto world.
- Able to analyse and interpret information from a regulatory and commercial perspective.
Other required Skillset/Traits:
- MLRs knowledge and experience is desirable.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and investigative mindset
- Strong analytical skills including problem solving and solution-orientated thinking
- Able to use initiative, work unsupervised and comfortable taking responsibility
- Energetic personality with the drive to effect change and develop relationships across all levels of the business
- Degree or relevant industry qualifications - desirable
Archax is an equal opportunities employer and places a high value on diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on any attribute.