Senior AML Analyst – Cryptocurrency / Financial Crime

Job Description

Senior AML Analyst – Cryptocurrency / Financial Crime
On behalf of our financial services client, Procom is searching for a Senior AML Analyst – Cryptocurrency / Financial Crime for a 4 month contract role. This is a remote position located in Canada. 

Senior AML Analyst – Cryptocurrency / Financial Crime - Job Description:
As a Senior Analyst, you will be a subject matter expert within the team, handling our most complex and high-risk investigations. You will go beyond tactical alert adjudication to act as a "maker-owner" of our processes, ensuring that our investigative strategies align with broader risk tolerance, business objectives, and product evolution.

Senior AML Analyst – Cryptocurrency / Financial Crime - Responsibilities:
• Lead high-complexity investigations, including complex multi-layered transaction patterns and high-value crypto investigations.
• Review and adjudicate alerts across all streams (Fiat, Crypto, Name Screening, and EDD) with a focus on accuracy.
• Draft and finalize high-quality Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) for FINTRAC.
• Proactively identify inefficiencies in existing AML workflows and propose/implement data-driven improvements.
• Analyze risk through a broad lens, considering product decisions, business growth, and specific risk appetite.
• Lead calibration sessions and provide guidance to junior analysts.
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to provide AML insights on new product launches or updates.

Senior AML Analyst – Cryptocurrency / Financial Crime - Mandatory Skills:
• 4+ years of AML/CTF experience within a financial institution or fintech firm.
• Advanced knowledge of blockchain analytics (e.g., Chainalysis).
• Proven ability to produce high-quality work independently.
• A demonstrated "maker-owner" mentality.
• Exceptional understanding of FINTRAC requirements.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Senior AML Analyst – Cryptocurrency / Financial Crime – Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Experience with DeFi risks.
• Experience in a mentorship role.
• Familiarity with cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in process optimization.
• Understanding of financial crime trends.

Senior AML Analyst – Cryptocurrency / Financial Crime – Assignment Length:
This is a contract position.

Senior AML Analyst – Cryptocurrency / Financial Crime - Start Date:
ASAP.

Senior AML Analyst – Cryptocurrency / Financial Crime - Assignment Location:
This is a remote position located in Canada.

This employer uses both human and technology-assisted tools to support candidate screening and assessment. Final hiring decisions are made by people.