AML Compliance Specialist - Cryptocurrency - Client Intelligence Unit

Overview

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FL - Jacksonville; NC - Charlotte; UT - Cottonwood Heights; CA - San Francisco; NY - New York City; TX - Frisco

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The role

The AML Compliance Specialist - CIU will conduct due diligence on new and existing cryptocurrency and traditional finance customers to ascertain whether a potential legal, regulatory, or reputational risk exists. The AML Compliance Specialist will support the CIU with the buildout and execution of procedures to conduct KYC due diligence reviews on SoFi’s customers engaging in cryptocurrency and other virtual asset activity, including individuals and legal entities. As needed, the AML Compliance Specialist will support the CIU with other activities including name screening, transaction screening, and periodic reviews.

What you’ll do

• Conduct EDD/periodic reviews for cryptocurrency and traditional finance customers to ensure that information is current and accurate and that activity is in line with what is expected for the customer type.
• Conduct Sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons, and Adverse Media screening as part of Customer Due Diligence reviews for cryptocurrency and traditional finance customers.
• Support the development of KYC related procedures for cryptocurrency customers, and apply knowledge of techniques used in cryptocurrency investigations.
• Evaluate whether AML risks and/or red flags are present, and escalate as appropriate.
• Maintain a thorough comprehension of AML typologies related to retail banking, lending, securities, and cryptocurrency/virtual assets
• Conduct research utilizing available systems, databases, and the internet, consistent with investigation procedures.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university in a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in the finance industry focusing on KYB/KYC, CDD/EDD (including transactional reviews) and/or cryptocurrency.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and across different business lines.
• Excellent working knowledge of AML/BSA laws and regulations relative to money laundering and terrorist financing.
• Excellent analytical skills and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to multi-task, adapt well to changing priorities, and effectively prioritize workflow to meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, and changing environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with blockchain analytics tools.
• CAMS or other AML specific certification preferred (or willingness to become certified within one year of start date).
• CCAS or other cryptocurrency-related certification(s).

Compensation and Benefits

The base pay range for this role is listed below. Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, and location.

To view all of our comprehensive and competitive benefits, visit our Benefits at SoFi page!

Pay range: $70,400.00 - $132,000.00

Payment frequency: Annual

This role is also eligible for a bonus and competitive benefits. More information about our employee benefits can be found in the link above.

Pay range: $70,400.00 - $132,000.00; Payment frequency: Annual; This role is also eligible for a bonus and competitive benefits. More information about our employee benefits can be found in the link above.

SoFi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.

EEO and compliance

The Company hires the best qualified candidate for the job, without regard to protected characteristics.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

SoFi is committed to an inclusive culture. As part of this commitment, SoFi offers reasonable accommodations to candidates with physical or mental disabilities. If you need accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email

Due to insurance coverage issues, we are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii or Alaska at this time.

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