Compliance Analyst

Department: Compliance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote

Description

Who We Are:

ZEBEDEE, LLC (“ZBD”) owns and operates a proprietary payments platform that enables its customers (both businesses and individuals) to conduct Bitcoin microtransactions over the Bitcoin Lightning Network (“LN”).

Founded in 2019, ZBD is a regulated US entity with more than 60 employees globally. The company is looking to expand its value proposition by building new product and payment capability and expanding its regulatory license coverage globally.

The Role:

ZBD is seeking a full-time remote Compliance Analyst to assist in building and enhancing the Company’s Compliance function, including sanctions screening and transaction monitoring process. This role will report to the firm’s BSA Officer and provides an opportunity to work closely with senior executives in the fast-growing sector and assist in developing a robust internal control infrastructure with different professionals from diverse backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

Review alerts generated by the company's onboarding and transaction monitoring software;
Conduct ad-hoc reviews and investigations of customer accounts, transactions, and activities to identify potentially suspicious behavior or money laundering activities;
Perform sanctions/PEP screenings and adverse media searches to assess and document appropriately;
Draft and prepare suspicious activity reports (SARs) as required;
Escalate red flags, suspicious behavior, and Terms of Service violations to Compliance Management in a timely manner;
Assist in coordinating and reviewing data requests for internal and external stakeholders;
Perform other compliance-related duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Knowledge and Skills:

Maintain a robust understanding of current AML/CTF laws, cryptocurrency regulations, including policies, procedures, and industry best practices;
Ability to communicate issues to management in an effective manner;
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail;
Ability to work autonomously and effectively with cross-functional teams in different locations and quickly adapt to changing priorities;
Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, integrity, and teamwork awareness;
Solid oral and written communication skills in English;
Proficiency in advanced SQL using Metabase or similar query engine is a plus.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree or other advanced degree from reputable institutions;
Minimum 2 years of experience in financial services, with expertise in AML/CTF laws, risks, typologies, and data analytics;
Certified as Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

About ZEBEDEE