BSA Analyst, Americas

Blockchain.com is the world's leading software platform for digital assets. Offering the largest production blockchain platform in the world, we share the passion to code, create, and ultimately build an open, accessible and fair financial future, one piece of software at a time.

We are looking for an outstanding compliance professional to join our fast-growing team as a BSA Analyst for the Americas, based in Dallas. In this role, you will work closely across the compliance team and other functions in the company to provide support on compliance and regulatory matters focusing on financial crimes compliance. We are looking for a highly motivated, adaptable and collaborative person who can handle ambiguity and enjoys building. If you have experience in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to be a member of an innovative compliance team in the cryptocurrency space, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The BSA Analyst is responsible for analyzing events of suspicious activity and/or money laundering to ensure that all potentially suspicious events are appropriately identified, documented, and escalated within specified timeframes in accordance with the Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Program.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

• This position will work closely with the Head of Compliance to ensure all Money Services Business regulations are followed
• Analyze AML system alerts and core system reports to identify potential suspicious activity
• Manage and escalate cases through task and case management systems
• Compile data and maintain accurate records and files for efficient escalation of suspicious investigations
• Collaborate globally with cross-functional teams and external parties to gather additional information about account activity
• Experience in understanding complex transaction patterns and writing thorough suspicious activity reports
• Prepare and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to FinCEN and Voluntary Self Disclosures (VSDs) or other regulatory required reporting to OFAC and U.S. regulators as required
• Review policies and processes and propose means to improve our AML framework
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date compliance documentation, including policies, procedures, and audit trails
• Respond to regulatory requests and examinations
• Manage special projects assigned as needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in financial crimes compliance at a regulated financial institution, such as a Money Service Business.
• Knowledge of federal BSA/AML regulations required (e.g., USA PATRIOT Act, FinCEN rules and guidance).
• Knowledge of OFAC regulations and sanctions screening processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, good organizational and time management skills.
• Professional experience with cryptocurrencies is advantageous but not required.  
• Professional certification (e.g., ACAMS, ICA) preferred.
• This role needs to be based in Dallas.

COMPENSATION & PERKS:

• Competitive salary and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company.
• Hybrid office model (remote & on-site schedule) 
• The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an exciting, emerging industry.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Unlimited vacation policy to maintain work-life balance.
• The latest Apple equipment for optimal productivity.
• Performance-based bonuses
• Opportunities to travel to vibrant global hubs, including London, Paris, Singapore and Miami.

Pay Transparency Notice: At Blockchain.com, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For individuals performing work in the United States, the target annual salary for this position can range from $55,000 to $75,000, and your actual pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location, as well as internal equity and market data.

We also offer benefits that include medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, paid parental leave, flexible paid time off. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and full-time employees will receive equity as part of the compensation package.

Note: Blockchain.com benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

Blockchain is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, and apprenticeship. Blockchain makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

You may contact our Data Protection Officer by email at dpo@blockchain.com. Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of managing Controller’s recruitment related activities, which include setting up and conducting interviews and tests for applicants, evaluating and assessing the results thereto, and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment and hiring processes. Such processing is legally permissible under Art. 6(1)(f) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation) as necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Controller, which are the solicitation, evaluation, and selection of applicants for employment.

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