Onboarding/ KYC Analyst (Remote - Latam)

at  Tether

Tether enables businesses – including exchanges, wallets, payment processors, financial services and ATMs – to easily use reserve-backed tokens on blockchains. By leveraging blockchain technology, Tether allows you to store, send and receive digital tokens person-to-person, globally, instantly, and securely for a fraction of the cost of alternatives. Tether’s platform is built to prioritize transparency at all times.
Being anchored or “tethered” to real world currency, Tether provides protection from the volatility of cryptocurrencies. Tether is a token backed by actual assets, including USD and Euros. One Tether equals one underlying unit of the currency backing it, e.g., the U.S. Dollar, and is backed 100% by actual assets in the Tether platform’s reserve account.
Our team is fully remote and globally distributed to capture the best talent from around the world. So far our company has grown fast and stayed lean to secure its place as a leader in the space.
If you get excited about being in an industry that is breaking new ground and have confidence you can conquer the most challenging feats we’ll encounter, we want to talk to you. Join us, and help lay the foundation for a decentralized future.

WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR AN ONBOARDING ANALYST:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative and analytical support to the Compliance Team with a view to ensure KYC reviews are prioritized and completed in a timely way and that all applicable information is appended to each case file in accordance with documented procedures. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing KYC documentation, assessing the applicants’ risk profiles, and be comfortable communicating with clients in a professional manner in order to obtain KYC information. The incumbent will also assist in various internal projects for regulatory prep and examination, operational evolution and training and research.
Over time the incumbent will be expected expand their AML knowledge and be crosstrained on investigative and analytical skills to also provide analytical support to investigations using blockchain analytical tools.
The incumbent will maintain and develop strong relationships and network amongst peers in the industry to learn and share best practices, investigative and analytical techniques.
In performing the role, the incumbent will strive to continuously self-develop and enhance their skill sets including; understanding blockchain technology, virtual currencies, suspicious activities in the space, criminals’ modus operandi and best investigative practices to mitigate against the risk of money laundering, financing terrorism or violating sanctions on behalf of Tether and to ensure the company’s robust Regulatory Compliance.
Tasks
In addition to the skill set preferred requirements listed
below the incumbent must be able to work independently with minimum
supervision, (seeking guidance as required), flexible as to working
arrangement and hours and confident in making decisions as delegated by

the Compliance Manager / CCO.

• Secondary education (University or College Preferred)
• Experience in an analytical or investigative function
• Experience using name-scanning software, such as World Check
• Experience using case management software to conduct customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence.
• Intermediate level AML experience including customer and enhanced due diligence(CDD/EDD), and AML/CTF/Sanctions Investigations,
• Intermediate knowledge of blockchain technology, (enhanced in the role)
• CBP designation (Preferred)
• ACAMS designation (Preferred)

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Experience with assessing corporate documents for the purposes of conducted onboarding due diligence
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, (incl. creating pivot tables)
• Demonstrated critical-thinking skills, (decision-making)
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Organizational understanding, (enhanced in the role)
• Blockchain analytical tools such as Chainalysis, Elliptic, Ciphertrace is an advantage

Please refer the Job description for details