About the job

BCB Group

BCB Group is an innovative banking and payment services provider that believes in the revolutionary power of cryptocurrency and blockchain. BCB’s mission is to build the world’s leading financial hub for the digital asset economy by providing reliable and robust financial services. The team boasts significant financial, legal and regulatory expertise and experience, and focuses on building a foundational infrastructure that caters to companies that need it most.

BCB Group counts many of the most reputable cryptocurrency companies as clients, including Coinbase, Bitpay, Bitstamp, Gemini, Galaxy Digital, Kraken, and more.

The cryptocurrency and blockchain industry is growing rapidly, and we here at BCB Group want to continue shaping the way the industry progresses. We are looking for talented, motivated, and crypto-passionate individuals to join us in ushering in this new financial revolution.

www.bcbgroup.io

What will you be doing?

We are looking for an aspiring compliance professional who is passionate about the payments, financial services or crypto industry. Reporting to the Head of Financial Crime, the candidate will be responsible for reviewing alerts of potentially suspicious activity generated via the BCB’s automated transaction monitoring system; closes or escalates them to a case; and investigates cases to determine whether a SAR filing is warranted.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Responsible for the management of the transaction alerts generated for Fiat and Crypto transactions for the Group. The role is a critical element of the BCB’s defence against money laundering, terrorist financing and fraud.
Reviewing payment activity on a periodic and ad hoc basis. Initiating remedial checks where deemed necessary.
Seek to build an understanding of the profile of customers highlighted through the transaction monitoring alert process.
Assist with the preparation of departmental Management information reports.
Conduct sanction/PEP screening and investigate potential hits.
Due diligence of AML relevant transactions approval, Periodic Reviews, ad-hoc reviews.
Support the Head of Financial Crime in the ongoing development of the compliance framework.
Review and analyse AML current trends and news in order to identify high risk areas, counterparties or keywords to incorporate into monitoring filters, rules, or profiles.

So, what are we looking for?

Reporting to the Head of Financial Crime, the Transaction Monitoring Analyst will be a gatekeeper for financial crime prevention, analysing and investigating scenarios relating to counterparty and customer activity.

We are looking for an energetic, driven individual with good analytical skills along with excellent communication skills. You have a positive attitude and flexibility towards work and new initiatives and you are capable of developing and maintaining positive working relationships.

If you can demonstrate some of the following experience/skills below, we would love to have a conversation.

Good understanding of Blockchain ecosystem is an advantage.
3+ years of AML Surveillance and/or Investigation experience preferred.
Strong communication skills, comfortable dealing directly with the clients and internal stakeholders at all levels.
Excellent analytical skills and proven ability to work in a concise and methodical manner.
Ability to work independently on projects as required and communicate results effectively throughout the company.
Strong research skills, advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and experience with online research systems including web-based tools.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
Fluent communication skills in English, any other language is a plus.
University degree or equivalent (preferred)

So, what’s in it for you?

Our people are constantly striving to be the best through operational excellence. The professional development and learning opportunities create an agile, hardworking, conscientious, and knowledgeable team.

The opportunities for personal growth are exponential. You grow as the business grows. The roles and responsibilities are broad and ever-changing, and the dynamism of BCB keeps you engaged and highly motivated.

At BCB, you don’t just work for your manager; they work for you too. We believe in empowering individuals to create a culture of personal growth, together. We focus on driving empowerment from the bottom up, up-skilling every individual at every level. This means our team has a sense of commonality and belonging, driven by a shared belief in our mission. We’re passionate about our business, our people, and providing 360-degree support for success.

The chance to operate at the forefront of our industry.
Is there a good work-life balance? Absolutely, we take this seriously!
You can talk to anyone in the business as there are no barriers and everyone is accessible.
Industry-leading benefits package.
You will be collaborating with teams in our offices based in Paddington on a hybrid working arrangement.
We value team success where every individual can grow and prosper