AML Specialist

OKX

Overview

Department

Compliance

Compensation

Salary not specified

Location

Malta, Southern Europe

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The Compliance function at OKX is responsible for the overall compliance culture. The AML Specialist will conduct investigations, enhanced due diligence, and prepare SAR filings, utilizing internal and external resources.

Requirements

3+ years experience in conducting AML-related account activity analysis, due diligence, and investigations in a financial services institution.

Strong writing, analytical and communications skills. Must be able to execute tasks within tight deadlines.

Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively with colleagues across regions and business units.

Should be a self-starter, organized, detail oriented, and results driven.

Excellent command of spoken and written English is required.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily reviews and triage alerts utilizing real-time blockchain analytics monitoring, manual reports, or internal/external referrals.

Review potential matches against various regulatory watchlists and conduct additional research to ascertain the validity of matches; escalate potentially suspicious activity to management.

Conduct regular risk assessments and monitor suspicious transactions to identify potential money laundering activities.

Where appropriate, facilitate Requests for Information (RFIs) with cross-functional staff to investigate transaction monitoring cases.

Conduct research using internal and external sources to help determine potentially suspicious activity and disposition of adverse news.

Create, update, and maintain files and records related to all supporting information used in mitigating the alerts.

Work closely with other teams, such as Compliance, Legal, and Risk, to ensure that all AML-related activities are aligned with the company's overall compliance strategy.

Assist with the validation of the transaction monitoring system or any updates required.