Work from anywhere, impact everywhere
Diversity is at the heart of who we are at Xapo Bank. We’re a fully distributed team of over 140 Xapiens that work remotely from 40+ countries around the world. Our beginning: A world that enjoys economic freedom and wealth protection, no matter where you live or who is running your country. This is the dream that drove Wences Casares, our Founder and Chairman, to quietly transform the world of banking.To achieve that, we search the world for the best people for the job. We work hard, think globally, and inspire each other to learn and grow.
We are committed to changing the way things are done.
Risk is inherent in all of our business activities and managing risk well is the responsibility of every Xapien. Sound risk management enables us to serve our customers and deliver value for our shareholders, and helps make Xapo a great place to work.
Although we are headquartered in Gibraltar, this is a full time, 100% remote position Work from anywhere!
Position Overview
We are looking for an Anti-Financial Crime Analyst to identify, investigate and prevent financial crime by reviewing suspicious transactions and activities that have been flagged and escalating complex cases to the AFC Subject Matter Experts. You will be part of a team of AFC Analysts who will be required to manage your time and caseloads appropriately, both in terms of workload, time to resolve and consistently completing their cases to an acceptably high standard. Day to day you will undertake the review and decisioning of AFC alerts related to onboarding, Fraud, AML, PEP & Sanction screeding and transaction monitoring. The ideal candidate will be either in European or Asian time zones to ensure Xapo’s ability to review alerts around the clock.
This role requires working two weekends per month, with two weekdays off in lieu.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) reviews of individual customers during onboarding.
- Review alerts for suspicious transactions and behaviour to prevent fraud losses for Xapo and customers alike.
- Conduct transaction monitoring on fiat and crypto transactions sent to & from Xapo customers.
- Detect, investigate and report suspicious activities, including predicate offences related to money laundering and terrorist financing.
- Review individual and business customer screening alerts for sanctions, PEPs and adverse media.
- Escalate any red flags and potential risks to the escalation team.
- Manage sensitive and confidential information with utmost care and integrity.
- Work collaboratively within a cross-functional, global team
- Take responsibility for the quality completion of cases
Skills needed:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, criminology, or a related field.
- An entry level knowledge of financial crime prevention, compliance, law or a similar discipline;
- Experience managing high volumes of workloads with competing priorities;
- A methodical and logical approach combined with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Self driven, curious, proactive and able to operate in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Past experience of working within Fintech, Banking, Cryptocurrency or online gaming industries is highly desirable
Other requirements
- A dedicated workspace.
- A reliable internet connection with the fastest speed possible in your area.
- Devices and other essential equipment that meet minimal technical specifications.
- Alignment with Our Values and the Xapo Values-Driven Leadership principles.
Why work for Xapo?
IMPACT GLOBALLY, WORK REMOTELY.
- Shape the Future: Improve lives through cutting-edge technology, work 100% remotely from anywhere in the world.
- Great work-life balance:Build amazing things with a balance of autonomy and collaborative teamwork. Set your own work schedule and make use of a flexible PTO plan when you need to recharge.
- Expect Excellence: Collaborate, learn, and grow with a high-performance team. Learn how you learn best - from books to conferences, you’ll get a yearly budget for your individual learning and development goals.
At Xapo, we prioritize consumer protection and adhere to regulatory requirements by ensuring that all Xapiens are accountable for upholding principles of fair treatment, transparency, and ethical conduct in their interactions with customers and stakeholders.
