MoonPay · 10 hours ago
FIU Analyst
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expMoonPay is a company focused on onboarding the world to the decentralized economy through innovative financial solutions. The FIU Analyst will support the Financial Intelligence Unit by conducting transaction monitoring reviews, analyzing suspicious activities, and ensuring compliance with legal regulations related to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing.
CryptocurrencyDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Financial ServicesFinTechMobile Payments
Responsibilities
Utilize the transaction monitoring and/or blockchain analytics solutions to independently analyze and assess activity or patterns of activity that do not commensurate with the customer’s profile or expected behaviour
Review blockchain wallet screening as well as KYT alerts and/or investigations to include on-chain activity to determine if the customer activity presents risk indicators
Independently conduct open source searches as applicable to the relevant customer(s), counterparties, and/or transactional activity
Analyze transactional activity, along with information collected through internal systems, blockchain screening tools, and open sources and use sound judgment, decision-making skills in making reasonable and well supported alert dispositions with adequate conclusions
Prepare clear and concise alert and/or case dispositions of potential suspicious activity detected for a Suspicious Matter Report (SMR) consideration
May be required to draft Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs)
Discuss potentially unusual findings with the Team Lead, Sr FIU Manager, Head of FIU, and/or appropriate Head of Compliance to determine the proper course of action
Ensure that transaction monitoring alerts, case investigations and SMRs are completed/submitted within the established deadlines and SLAs
Qualification
Required
Previous working experience in Financial Crime/Compliance analytical / investigations role(s), for at least 2 years, preferably in TM/FIUACAMS / ACFCS or ICA accreditation
Experience with blockchain analytics solutions (Chainalysis, TRM, Elliptic, CipherTrace, Scorechain)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to handle shifting priorities and thrive in a dynamic environment
Comfortable to work independently and upskill on new tools and technology
Team player with good communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to different audiences
Fluent in English
Preferred
Prior Experience Working In a Fast-paced Fintech/cryptocurrency Company
Blockchain analytics solution certifications (Chainalysis, TRM, Elliptic, CipherTrace, Scorechain)
Proactive, 'can-do', collaborative approach
Solution orientated
Ability to demonstrate a practical approach to alert processing / analysis
Ability to feed rule / investigation output back into AML Programme
Interested in cryptocurrency, blockchain and financial crime detection
Benefits
Competitive salary package
Equity package: We believe financial freedom starts with our employees, so all employees have ownership at MoonPay
Pay for performance equity bonus: Those who drive outsized outcomes receive outsized rewards
Twice a year, we award the Moonshot Award to 10 standout contributors across the company, each receiving a $250,000 equity grant in recognition of extraordinary performance and leadership.
Unlimited holidays: We give you the autonomy to choose when to work (and when to switch off)
Hybrid working schedule: Work fully remotely or your nearest Moonbase, the choice is yours
Private Healthcare benefits: To protect you and your loved ones
Enhanced parental leave: So you can spend more time with your loved ones without a second thought
Annual training budget: We support your training journey every step of the way
Home office setup allowance: Create the home office of your dreams
Remote working allowance: Those working fully remotely get a little extra for utilities
Monthly budget to spend on our products and zero fee crypto transactions: Cultivate your inner DEGEN
Employee referral programme: Great people know great people, refer them to receive 10K in USDC
Regular remote company offsites: Meet your colleagues regularly for high impact in person sessions and hackathons
Working in a disruptive and fast-growing company where excellence is rewarded
Company
MoonPay
MoonPay is a fintech company providing payment infrastructure for converting fiat currencies into cryptocurrencies and NFTs.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.04BKey Investors
Galaxy Digital
2025-03-20Debt Financing· $200M
2025-01-22Series Unknown· $29.25M
2025-01-18Debt Financing· $160M
Leadership Team
Ivan Soto-Wright
Co-Founder & CEO
Victor Faramond
Co-Founder & Chief Engineer
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