AML Analyst/Associate
FalconX
Who are we?
FalconX is the most advanced digital asset platform for institutions. We provide trade execution, credit & treasury management, prime offering and market making services. Given our global operations, industry-leading technology and deep liquidity, we have facilitated client transactions of $1 trillion in volume. Our products & services are regulated, compliant and trusted.
We are a team of engineers, product builders, institutional sales and trading leaders, operations experts, and business strategists. Our teammates have entrepreneurial experience and come from companies such as Google, Apple, Paypal, Citadel, Bridgewater, and Goldman Sachs. And, we embody our values: Think big; Drive bold outcomes; Be one team; Iterate with speed; and be an entrepreneur.
We prioritize learning. Outcomes are mission-critical, but we also believe that learning in success and in failure will drive our continued success. Our industry is emergent - there’s no shortage of experiments to get involved with and to continue growing and learning together.
Impact
At FalconX, you’ll help make crypto assets a successful asset class in the most compliant way. Some of the largest financial institutions from Wall Street to Silicon Valley and around the world will turn to us for the best market prices and insights on the crypto industry.
You will understand the key money laundering risks within the Singapore and Hong Kong digital assets industry and assist in putting key risk mitigation controls in place. As a key member of the APAC compliance team and key contributor to the regional and global AML/CFT program, you will learn and grow our company’s values which define our culture and drive day to day behaviours and decision making.
Responsibilities
- Ensure a compliant onboarding of new customers, conduct due diligence for existing customers against our AML/CFT policies by working with our Level 1 KYC Team in Bangalore, India.
- Conduct enhanced due diligence for new and existing Higher Risk customers, including preparing supporting documentation for the Enhanced Customer Due Diligence Committee,
- Provide input to results from name list screening and carry out review, including obtaining approval on disposition on positive matches of alerts from the CCO,
- Liaise with internal stakeholders including Institutional Coverage (IC), Sales, Business Operations and Legal on Singapore regulatory and policy AML/KYC matters by providing advice on MAS PSN02 and corresponding Guidelines,
- Assist with the annual Enterprise Wide Risk Assessment,
- Assist with new joiner and annual refresh AML/CFT training teams across APAC,
- Assist the Account Management Team with due diligence requests as they pertain to Singapore AML/CFT controls,
- Proactively seek and develop greater productivity and enhancements where possible through process improvements and/or technological enhancements
- Support Compliance management for quarterly Board Meetings and other reporting as appropriate,
- Assist with Transaction Monitoring dispositions and further reviews as escalated from Level 1 Transaction Monitoring Teams, where appropriate.
- Assist with Travel Rule requests where necessary by collating information.
Success
- As a Compliance Analyst/Associate, you’ll be part of a global network of compliance officers and a key contributor to the success of the Firm’s AML and Sanctions program.
- To be successful in this role, you must work well under pressure and have excellent communication skills by being flexible and work well with sometimes shifting priorities.
- Be open to providing coverage when team members are on holiday or out of the office.
- Understand and know the MAS PS N02 and Guidelines and best industry practices,
- Familiarity with the FATF Travel Rule is an advantage.
Required Qualifications
- Strong communication and written communications skills
- Good judgment and analytical skills
- Strong follow up skills and ability to articulate in a clear and timely manner
- Be part of our cultural trait of ONETeam mentality
- Genuine interest and experience in Digital Assets an advantage
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Inclusivity Statement
FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences!
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FalconX is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on FalconX. Please inform FalconX’s People team at [email protected], if you need assistance with participating in the application process.