Who are we?

FalconX is the most advanced digital asset platform for institutions. We provide trade execution, credit & treasury management, prime offering and market making services. Given our global operations, industry-leading technology and deep liquidity, we have facilitated client transactions of $1 trillion in volume. Our products & services are regulated, compliant and trusted.

We are a team of engineers, product builders, institutional sales and trading leaders, operations experts, and business strategists. Our teammates have entrepreneurial experience and come from companies such as Google, Apple, Paypal, Citadel, Bridgewater, and Goldman Sachs. And, we embody our values: Think big; Drive bold outcomes; Be one team; Iterate with speed; and be an entrepreneur.

We prioritize learning. Outcomes are mission-critical, but we also believe that learning in success and in failure will drive our continued success. Our industry is emergent - there’s no shortage of experiments to get involved with and to continue growing and learning together.

Impact

At FalconX, you’ll help make crypto assets a successful asset class in the most compliant way. Some of the largest financial institutions from Wall Street to Silicon Valley and around the world will turn to us for the best market prices and insights on the crypto industry. You will understand the key money laundering risks within the global digital assets industry and assist in putting key risk mitigation controls in place. As a key member of the EU compliance team and key contributor to the global AML program, you will learn and grow our company’s values which define our culture and drive day to day behaviors and decision making.

Responsibilities

Review customer due diligence files prior to onboarding of new customers, and update such reviews during the ongoing due diligence for existing customers
Conduct enhanced due diligence for high risk clients
Monitor for sanctions, negative media and PEPs, and ensure that such monitoring lists are kept up to date in line with regulatory requirements
Discounting, through properly documented rationale any hits arising from the monitoring for sanctions, negative media and PEPs
Review and assist inbound due diligence requests from our partners and coordinate responses
Analyze complex transactions and due diligence documents
Provide advice on customer due diligence and screening to internal stakeholders as needed
Proactively seek and develop greater productivity and enhancements where possible through process improvements and/or technological enhancements
Support regional AML Compliance on ad hoc AML risk control projects and management reporting
Liaise with internal stakeholders such as Institutional Coverage (IC), Sales, Business Operations, Products, Engineering, Group Compliance and Legal
Assist in the compilation of reports to the Board and regulators, extracting of data, replying to requests for information from regulators and assists during thematic reviews of the regulators

Success

As an Customer Due Diligence Analyst, you’ll be part of a global network of compliance officers and a key contributor to the success of the Firm’s AML program
To be successful in this role, you must work well under pressure and have excellent communication skills
You will need to be flexible and work well with sometimes shifting priorities.
Be open to providing coverage when team members are on holiday or out of the office

Required Qualifications

2 to 5 years work experience in a compliance customer due diligence related role preferably within a financial institution, a consultancy firm or a regulator.
Familiarity with the operations of the crypto, investment or banking sector/s will be considered an asset
Qualification relating to financial services or compliance
Strong oral and written communication skills
Good judgment and analytical skills
Strong follow up skills and ability articulate in a clear and timely manner
Team player
Genuine interest in Digital Assets and blockchain technolog

Inclusivity Statement

FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences!

As part of our commitment to inclusivity, FalconX would like to acknowledge that the EEOC survey has limited potential responses that you can select. For legal reasons, FalconX must use this language to align with federal requirements, however, we want to ensure that you are able to provide a response to our own voluntary survey questions about your identity that best aligns with your most true self.

FalconX is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on FalconX. Please inform FalconX’s People team at [email protected], if you need assistance with participating in the application process.

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Customer Due Diligence Associate