Financial Crime Analyst

Posted 5 Days Ago
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Singapore, SGP
In-Office
Junior
Blockchain • Fintech • Payments • Financial Services
The Role
Perform on-chain monitoring and blockchain transaction investigations to detect and escalate suspicious activity. Lead complex investigations (money laundering, hacks, ransomware, SIM-swap, terrorism financing), use blockchain analytics to trace funds, manage law enforcement and regulatory requests, prepare STRs, ensure MAS AML/CFT compliance, and improve on-chain risk controls and typology research.
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About the Role

Compliance is an integral part of the organization and supports the Senior Management in ensuring compliance with external and internal regulations to actively manage operational, regulatory and reputational risks. You will join a growing and dynamic team who are passionate about supporting the business, to ensure 100% compliance in risk and control matters. This is an excellent role for personal and professional development within a highly committed and collaborative team in a fast-paced environment. If you consistently strive to learn, seek new opportunities to enhance, redesign and improve processes, we are the match for your ambition.

What You Will Do
  • 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.
What We Are Looking For
  • 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • 1-3 years experience in AML/CFT, financial crime compliance, or investigations
  • Working knowledge of MAS AML/CFT regulations and financial crime typologies
  • Exposure to law enforcement requests (Production Orders, Freeze Orders, Money Mule investigations)
  • Familiarity with cryptocurrency, virtual assets, and blockchain transaction monitoring
  • Hands-on experience with blockchain analytics tools (e.g., Chainalysis, Elliptic)
  • Strong analytical and investigative skills with attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and adapt to changing priorities
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The Company
194 Employees
Year Founded: 2023

What We Do

Based in Singapore, StraitsX provides regulated stablecoin payment infrastructure and solutions, issuing XSGD, XUSD, and XIDR. It enables secure, compliant, and programmable cross-border transactions and settlement for financial institutions, fintechs, and exchanges, leveraging blockchain technology to drive payment interoperability and bridge the gap between traditional finance and the digital economy.

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