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Figure Markets

AML/KYC Analyst

Figure Markets, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245


About Figure Markets

Figure Markets is democratizing finance through blockchain. We're building the exchange for everything - a decentralized custody marketplace for crypto, stocks, bonds, credit and more. We're bringing best in class leverage, margining and liquidity to our exchange, while offering our members extensive borrowing options and unique investment opportunities.

Figure Markets is built on the Provenance Blockchain, and we use its native token, Hash, on the exchange. Provenance Blockchain embodies truth over trust and provides a foundation for Figure Markets to bring transparency and efficiency in a decentralized world.

Figure Markets is backed by leading venture capital firms and strategic partners, including Jump Crypto, Pantera, Distributed Global, Faction Lightspeed, NewForm Capital and CMT Digital. Figure Markets was founded by a seasoned team of entrepreneurs and operators from tradfi, fintech and defi, including Mike Cagney and June Ou.

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The Team

The Figure Markets AML compliance team plays a vital role in ensuring that financial crime risk is appropriately managed across Figure Markets' US and global operations with the collaboration of our passionate and dynamic subject matter experts.

The team operates in constantly evolving financial services, blockchain and virtual assets industries while ensuring, at all times, that financial crime risk management remains a key driver as we expand and scale our market leading proposition and services globally.

As an AML/KYC Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting multiple areas of our Global AML/CTF and Sanctions Program, including undertaking KYC/CDD onboarding and ongoing assessments, conducting transaction monitoring, trade surveillance and sanctions screening alert reviews, and performing in-depth investigations

This role will ultimately report to Figure Markets' Global Chief AML Officer and be part of the Figure Markets AML Compliance team.

The ideal candidate must be willing to operate in a dynamic and fast paced environment, have experience working in financial services, possess an understanding of AML/CTF and Sanctions requirements applicable to various financial products, such as banking, virtual assets and securities, and have the ability to support our rapidly growing AML/CTF and Sanctions Program.

What You'll DoSupport the KYC/CDD onboarding and ongoing monitoring program and processesConduct enhanced due diligence and periodic reviews for retail and institutional high risk customersMonitor for any suspicious trading behavior occurring on the virtual asset trading platforms, including reviewing alerts generated by trade surveillance systemsReview transaction monitoring and sanctions screening alertsConduct in-depth investigations, drafting high quality reports and preparing SAR filingsSupport AML management and country MLROs in implementing and executing the global AML/CTF and Sanctions frameworkAssist country MLROs with potential/existing high-risk relationships and unusual and suspicious transactions where requiredAuthor and update policies and proceduresConduct training as requiredWork with relevant teams and stakeholders to create process efficiencies and improvementsWhat We Look For:

2+ years of AML/CTF and Sanctions compliance experienceDetailed knowledge of global AML/CTF and Sanctions risks and regulations (e.g., BSA, FinCEN CDD Rule, Sanctions, USA PATRIOT Act, 4MLD, etc.)Exceptional interpersonal skills and the innate ability to work unsupervised in a structured mannerEasily able to develop, foster and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of peopleAbility to thrive in a fast-paced remote environmentBachelor's degree or equivalent experienceBenefits and Perks:

Competitive salary and growth opportunitiesCompany quarterly performance based bonusEquity stock options packageEmployer funded comprehensive health, vision, dental insurance and wellness program for employees and their dependentsEmployer funded life and disability insurance coverageCompany HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, 401k, and commuter benefitsUp to 12 weeks paid family leaveIn office, remote, and hybrid work location optionsHome office and technology stipend for those working outside of a traditional office more than 75% of the timeFlexible time-off plan to empower employees to take the time off that they want and needContinuing education reimbursementRoutine Team swag deliveries!

For CO, NY, CA and WA residents, the salary range for this position is $74,800 - 93,500 year. Actual compensation may vary based on individual candidate experience and location.

Depending on your residential location certain laws might regulate the way Figure Markets manages applicant data. California Residents, please review our California Employee and Prospective Employee Privacy Notice for further information. By submitting your application, you are agreeing and acknowledging that you have read and understand the above notice.

Figure Markets will not sponsor work visas for this position. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.