Avila’s Prestige Services has been retained to recruit on behalf of Athena Bitcoin for their Compliance Analyst role.
About Athena Bitcoin: Athena Bitcoin is a leading provider of cryptocurrency ATMs and digital asset services, with headquarters in Miami and operations across the Americas, including El Salvador. Our mission is to bridge the gap between digital assets and traditional finance while upholding the highest standards of regulatory compliance.
Position Summary: We are seeking a diligent and analytical Compliance Analyst to join our team in Miami. This role will focus on ensuring compliance with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, State regulatory framework, and internal fraud prevention protocols. The ideal candidate will also possess investigative experience with blockchain analytics and a strong understanding of crypto-related financial crimes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Finance, Compliance, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in a compliance, fraud investigation, or AML role, preferably within the financial services or crypto industry
• Working knowledge of BSA/AML regulations and FinCEN reporting requirements
• Experience with blockchain analytics platforms (e.g., Elliptic etc. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX) strongly preferred
• Strong analytical, investigative, and written communication skills
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure

• Monitor transactions for suspicious activity and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) in accordance with BSA/AML requirements
• Conduct investigations into potential fraud, money laundering, and other illicit activity involving cryptocurrency transactions
• File SARs and CTRs
• Utilize blockchain analytics tools to trace and analyze digital asset flows
• Respond to law enforcement inquiries and/or investigative subpoenas in a timely and professional manner
• Support the development and enforcement of internal refund policy
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of investigations and compliance actions
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to strengthen the company’s risk management framework
• Develop policies and procedures as needed and training materials
• Evaluate product lines under development for compliance-related impacts and provide recommendations to mitigate risks
• Develop and implement processes to ensure compliance with U.S. state and federal legislation and regulations for new and existing product lines
• Monitor and adapt compliance processes to meet the evolving legal requirements of U.S. state and federal legislation