Financial Crime Manager

at  Coinmotion

FINANCIAL CRIME MANAGER

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Helsinki, Tampere, Jyväskylä, or remotely from anywhere in Finland
Start Date: As soon as possible, as per agreement
Coinmotion is seeking a Financial Crime Manager for a permanent role within our Financial Crime Prevention Team! We’re a 50-person expert organization specializing in cryptocurrency services committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and compliance. Join our team and be at the forefront of creating a safe investment environment for our customers in the decentralized economy.

While not essential, the following skills and experiences would be advantageous.

• Detailed understanding of AML/CTF compliance and regulation
• Strong data analysis skills
• Track record of driving change and innovation in relevant teams (AML/Financial crime/Fraud).
• Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Familiarity: An understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, which may be relevant for future projects or innovations

AS A FINANCIAL CRIME MANAGER, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Leading and managing a team of three subject matter experts in AML/CTF investigation and operations. You will report to the Head of Customer Operations.
• Developing and implementing KYC processes in customer onboarding and continuous monitoring by data-driven mechanisms.
• Creating and maintaining AML/CTF guidelines and processes, identifying opportunities for process streamlining and operational enhancements.
• Serving as the escalation point for financial crime-related investigations and ensuring timely actions within defined SLAs.
• Liaising with the head of customer operations and collaborating closely with the compliance team to stay aligned with regulatory changes.

TO EXCEL IN THIS ROLE YOU SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 3+ years of experience in AML/CTF management, financial crime management, fraud management or similar roles in regulated financial institutions (e.g. bank, investment services firm, fund management etc.).
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of studies.
• Proven experience in leading projects and/or teams.
• Proactive self-starter with excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge on AML/CTF regulatory framework.
• Familiarity with a financial institution’s financial crime monitoring, detection and reporting systems.
• Strong communication skills in written and spoken English and Finnish to collaborate effectively within a distributed team.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

While not essential, the following skills and experiences would be advantageous.

• Detailed understanding of AML/CTF compliance and regulation
• Strong data analysis skills
• Track record of driving change and innovation in relevant teams (AML/Financial crime/Fraud).
• Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Familiarity: An understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, which may be relevant for future projects or innovations.