Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Investigator at Caleb and Brown Pty Ltd

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Anti-Money Laundering, Financial Crime, Blockchain Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Data Analysis, Communication Skills, Investigation, Cryptocurrency, Digital Assets, Risk Identification, Suspicious Activity Reports, Forensics, Team Collaboration, Policy Improvement, Emerging Risks

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Who we are: Caleb and Brown, headquartered in Melbourne Australia, and now powered by Swyftx, has grown in the last nine years to become one of the leading cryptocurrency brokerage firms globally. By fostering a culture of crypto experience married with professional services, we are building the bridge to the traditional financial world. We are seeking a motivated and detail-focused individual to join our team as an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Investigator. In this role, you'll support our global compliance team by detecting, investigating, and reporting suspicious activities across our platform. What we'd love to see: We are seeking an AML Investigator or a dynamic individual from a background whereby they could transfer their already well honed skills. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of financial crime typologies in both traditional finance and digital assets, with a focus on blockchain analysis and regulatory requirements. The AML Investigator will play a key role in protecting the firm from being exploited for money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit activities. Responsibilities: Conduct end-to-end, complex investigations into flagged alerts, suspicious activity, and regulatory inquiries related to cryptocurrency and fiat transactions. Utilise blockchain analytics tools to trace the flow of digital assets, identify counterparties, and build a comprehensive narrative of the activity. Identify emerging financial crime risks, patterns, and typologies specific to the virtual asset space. Draft and file high-quality Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) or Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs) with the relevant financial intelligence unit in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring all regulatory standards are met. Prepare detailed reports and summaries of investigative findings for internal stakeholders, senior management, and regulatory auditors. Collaborate with the Compliance team and other departments to refine and improve internal policies, procedures, and controls to mitigate identified financial crime risks. Stay up-to-date on evolving local and global AML/CTF regulations, particularly those related to Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to summarise complex investigative findings clearly and concisely for regulatory filing. Proven ability to analyse complex data sets, connect disparate pieces of information, and draw sound, evidence-based conclusions. Direct experience in AML investigations, financial crimes, or compliance, preferably within a cryptocurrency firm, broker-dealer, or fintech environment. Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Hands-on experience using commercial blockchain forensics/analytics tools. Strong functional knowledge of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and common crypto-related financial crime typologies. Deep understanding of key AML/CTF regulations and their application to digital assets. Ongoing training and industry development opportunities from a supportive leadership team Access to cutting-edge technology and market insights. Collaborative and supportive team culture with a passion for digital assets. Learn from a team of experienced cryptocurrency experts Competitive compensation that recognises experience and impact Hybrid working arrangements designed around trust and autonomy 0% trading fees with Caleb and Brown Applicants must have full Australian working rights and be residing in Brisbane, Australia to be considered for this role. We value diversity and inclusivity and ensure an equal process for all throughout our recruitment processes.

Responsibilities

The AML Investigator will conduct complex investigations into flagged alerts and suspicious activities related to cryptocurrency and fiat transactions. They will utilize blockchain analytics tools to trace digital assets and prepare detailed reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory auditors.