*** This is an office based role, you must be able to commute to and work in the City of London as a norm***
About us
Archax operates a centralized crypto exchange alongside an FCA-regulated Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF). In addition to these core services, Archax offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including primary markets, OTC trading, and custody services for crypto assets, FIAT currencies, and securities. The platform also specializes in tokenization services, bridging traditional and digital finance.
Archax’ s vision is to create a fully digital capital markets ecosystem that seamlessly integrates traditional financial infrastructure with blockchain and distributed ledger technologies (DLT).
Job Title
Financial Crime Analyst
Reports to
Financial Crime Manager
Purpose
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.
Knowledge Required:
- 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.
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.
Skill sets
- 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
Benefits
Competitive salary
Company pension scheme
Death in service benefit
Comprehensive private healthcare scheme
25 days holiday, increasing by one day each year (up to 30 days)
Additional day off for your birthday
Archax is an equal opportunities employer and places a high value on diversity and inclusion.