Financial Crime Officer

The main objective of this role is to ensure the business operates within the risk appetite set by the Management Board, through your integrity investigations. You assess and manage operational risks day to day.

• Conduct robust transaction monitoring to identify, analyse and investigate complex AML and fraud patterns

• Handle in depth Enhanced Due Diligence cases with a keen eye for detail and risk assessment

• Identify, investigate and mitigate risks associated with high risk industries and client profiles

• Analyse customer behaviour, recognise trends and turn them into actionable signal patterns

• Continuously improve existing first line processes

• Report and escalate suspicious activity to the relevant departments or authorities

• Collaborate with the team to establish and maintain best practices, policies and procedures, and keep up with regulatory developments

• 3 to 5 years of hands on experience in AML, CTF or KYC, ideally within financial services or fintech

• Able to apply knowledge of external regulations to the organisation's goals while maintaining an independent position

• Comfortable working in a fast paced, rapidly growing industry

• Able to identify challenges, communicate them clearly, and turn them into opportunities

• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong problem solving skills

• Fluent in English, spoken and written

• Experience with blockchain analytics tools such as Chainalysis, TRM Labs or Elliptic

• General knowledge of and interest in the crypto space

• Experience working in a dynamic scale up environment

At Bitvavo, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, foster creativity, and lead to better outcomes. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, or any other characteristic. Join us and be part of a team that values and celebrates your unique contributions.

Bitvavo does not accept resumes from staffing, search, or recruitment firms without a signed agreement. If you send us a resume without such an agreement, we may contact the candidate directly without any obligation whatsoever and no fee of any kind will be paid should we hire the candidate.