StraitsX - Financial Crime Analyst

Singapore1w ago

In Office Junior APAC Cryptocurrency Financial Analyst Reporting

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification, with 1–3 years of experience in AML/CFT, financial crime compliance, investigations, or a related field. • Working knowledge of MAS AML/CFT regulations and financial crime typologies, with exposure to law enforcement requests such as Production Orders (POs), Freeze Orders (FOs), and Money Mule investigations considered an advantage. • Familiarity with cryptocurrency, virtual assets, and blockchain transaction monitoring, with hands-on experience using blockchain analytics tools such as Chainalysis, Elliptic, or similar platforms preferred. • Strong analytical and investigative skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to assess risk, identify suspicious activity, and draw well-supported conclusions. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to present complex findings clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Self-motivated team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, adapts quickly to changing priorities, collaborates effectively across functions, and demonstrates a strong willingness to learn and support others.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-chain monitoring and blockchain transaction investigations to identify, assess, and escalate suspicious activities and financial crime risks. • Lead investigations into complex cases involving money laundering, phishing, blockchain exploits, hacks, ransomware, terrorism financing, SIM-swap fraud, and other illicit blockchain-related activities. • Utilize blockchain analytics and intelligence tools to trace fund flows, identify illicit actors, assess exposure, and prepare detailed investigation reports and risk assessments. • Manage law enforcement and regulatory requests, including Production Orders (POs), Freeze Orders (FOs), Money Mule investigations, audits, and information requests in a timely and accurate manner. • Prepare Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and ensure ongoing compliance with MAS AML/CFT regulations, guidelines, and financial crime monitoring requirements. • Support the enhancement of on-chain risk controls, conduct research on emerging blockchain crime typologies, and contribute to ad hoc investigations and special projects.