FinCrime Analyst

KAST

$100K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in AML, fraud, transaction monitoring, or financial crimes investigations, preferably in fintech or crypto
  • Authorization to work in the United States
  • Deep knowledge of AML/CFT typologies
  • Strong understanding of US regulatory requirements like BSA/AML and OFAC sanctions
  • Experience with monitoring and blockchain analytics tools such as Sardine or Elliptic
  • Proficient in writing audit-ready case narratives and evidence packs

Responsibilities

  • Own escalated and complex cases from intake to documentation
  • Investigate both fiat and on-chain activity across monitoring systems
  • Draft and manage customer Requests for Information (RFIs)
  • Recommend and execute actions such as clear, freeze, block, or offboard as needed
  • Prepare narratives and evidence packs for Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
  • Support law enforcement requests and handle jurisdiction-sensitive cases

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan options with employer contributions
  • Generous paid time off policy, including vacation and sick days
  • Flexible working hours and remote work options
  • Continuous professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
FinCrime Analyst

Department: Legal & Compliance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: New York

Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and analytical FinCrimes Analyst to strengthen our Financial Intelligence Unit with investigative capacity in the United States.

As we scale our transaction monitoring program and expand into new markets, you will serve as a lead investigator for our most complex casework - handling escalations, high-risk typologies, and matters with potential regulatory or law-enforcement exposure.

This role is critical for protecting our customers and platform, requiring a blend of deep investigative expertise, sound judgment on high-impact decisions, and the ability to bridge the gap between frontline alert operations and US regulatory expectations.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Own escalated and complex cases end-to-end: intake, investigation, disposition, and documentation to evidence standards
  • Investigate fiat and on-chain activity across our monitoring stack
  • Draft and manage customer RFIs; recommend and execute actions (clear, freeze, block, offboard) per the escalation matrix
  • Prepare SAR/STR-ready narratives and evidence packs, and support suspicious activity reporting workflows
  • Support law enforcement requests and jurisdiction-sensitive matters requiring US-based handling


What You'll Bring
  • 4+ years in AML, fraud, transaction monitoring, or financial crimes investigations, including experience with complex or escalated casework (fintech or crypto strongly preferred)
  • Must be based in and authorized to work in the United States
  • Deep working knowledge of AML/CFT typologies
  • Strong understanding of the US regulatory landscape: BSA/AML, OFAC sanctions, and SAR filing expectations
  • Hands-on experience with monitoring and blockchain analytics tools such as Sardine, Elliptic or others
  • Excellent investigative writing - able to produce audit-ready case narratives and evidence packs

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