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AML Analyst

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🇿🇦 South Africa – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🚨 AML and Financial Crime

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VALR

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2018

₿ Crypto

💳 Fintech

💸 Finance

💰 $50M Series B - VALR on 2022-03

Crypto • Fintech • Finance

VALR is a global cryptocurrency exchange headquartered and licensed in South Africa that provides a secure, high-performance trading platform for retail and professional traders. VALR enables users to buy, sell, store, stake and transact cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana via mobile app and web, and supports deeply liquid spot, spot margin and perpetual futures markets. The company offers yield products (liquid staking), institutional-grade APIs with real-time and historical market data and governance features, fiat on/off-ramps (including ZAR and USD), automated KYC/AML onboarding, and 18-hour customer support for retail and private technical channels for corporate clients. VALR has secured $55 million in equity funding from investors such as Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures and F-Prime, and serves over 990,000 users and 1,100 corporate and institutional clients globally.

📋 Description

• Conduct sanctions screening and review PEP/DPIP alerts, including escalations and follow-up investigations. • Perform Enhanced Due Diligence investigations and prepare comprehensive investigation reports. • Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures, including potential account restrictions or client offboarding. • Monitor and assess client transaction activity to identify unusual patterns and potentially suspicious behaviour. • Conduct periodic client reviews and reassessments of risk classifications. • Perform onboarding due diligence and reputational risk assessments for new retail and institutional clients. • Develop, review and enhance AML compliance processes, policies and procedures. • Identify gaps in internal controls and contribute to remediation plans. • Collaborate with business units and risk stakeholders to strengthen AML monitoring, controls and reporting. • Support the design and implementation of new compliance tools, frameworks and automation initiatives. • Prepare and present bi-weekly and monthly reports to internal compliance stakeholders.

🎯 Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in AML, financial crime compliance or fraud monitoring, preferably within the crypto asset or financial services industry. • Good understanding of AML regulations and local and international compliance frameworks, including the FIC Act and FATF standards. • Advantageous: Chainalysis certifications or other relevant blockchain analytics training. • Strong analytical and investigative skills, with a high level of attention to detail. • Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills. • Working knowledge of compliance tools and transaction monitoring systems. • Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. • Demonstrated integrity, independence and a commitment to ethical, values-aligned decision-making. • A relevant qualification or practical experience in Finance, Law, Business or a related field. A formal degree is advantageous but not essential.

🏖️ Benefits

• Innovative Work Environment • Engage with the latest blockchain technologies and tools in a rapidly evolving industry. • Work from anywhere with secure, stable internet connectivity, allowing you to create your ideal workspace. • Benefit from an annual professional development allowance alongside scheduled company training sessions to keep you at the forefront of the crypto industry. • Competitive salaries that align with industry standards. • Discretionary bonuses recognising your impact on VALR’s growth. • Preferential Tier 5 trading fees on VALR, with no monthly trading volume required. • Commitment to fostering a diverse workforce with initiatives that promote equity and belonging. • Compliance with statutory leave required by individual countries, in addition to flexible leave options. • Lunch provided when working from the Johannesburg Head Office. • Open communication and teamwork across departments. • Social gatherings outside of work. • Work with colleagues from around the world. • Exposure to diverse perspectives and practices in the crypto space. • Regular acknowledgement of employee accomplishments. • Retreats combining professional development with team bonding. • Mac laptop. • Discretionary allowance for home-office equipment; yours to keep after three years (terms and conditions apply).

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