Grayscale Investments is the world’s largest digital currency asset manager. Through its family of investment products, Grayscale provides access and exposure to the digital currency asset class in the form of a traditional security without the challenges of buying, storing, and safekeeping digital currencies directly. With a proven track record and unrivaled experience, Grayscale’s products operate within existing regulatory frameworks, creating secure and compliant exposure for investors.
Position Summary:
Grayscale is seeking a Compliance Analyst to help further support the Firm’s AML Program. This individual will play a key role in assisting with administering the Firm’s AML Program, with a primary focus on performing Know Your Transaction (“KYT”) screenings. This position is integral in detecting, investigating and reporting potential money laundering risks. This individual will also help support the Firm’s Registered Investment Adviser and Broker-Dealer Compliance Programs.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Senior Associate, Compliance in facilitating the ongoing review of customers and transactions in accordance with the Firm’s AML Program
- Conduct analyses using blockchain analytics software to determine risk rating of investors, customers and counterparties engaging in crypto transactions with the firm
- Handle the investigative process from detection to decisioning, including drafting SARs when appropriate
- Help identify areas of improvement to increase efficiency and effectiveness
- Assist in testing the effectiveness of the Firm’s Compliance Program
- Assist the Compliance team on special projects, as applicable
- Effectively work and communicate across all levels of the organization
- Develop in-depth knowledge of the Firm’s investment products and capabilities
- Interest in learning the regulatory obligations under BSA/AML rules, Rule 206(4)-1 of the Investment Advisers Act, SEC Marketing Rule, and FINRA Rule 2210, and any other applicable rules and regulations
Prior Experience/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree with strong academic achievement
- 1-3 years of compliance/AML experience at an investment adviser, broker-dealer, or crypto focused firm
- Experience with blockchain analysis software, such as Chainalysis, TRM Labs, and Elliptic.
- CAMS certification and blockchain accreditation
- Suspicious activity reporting to financial authorities
- Proficiency in the use of case management systems for AML investigations.
- Experience with risk assessment tools and methodologies.
- Detail oriented with the ability to assess and prioritize projects
- Ability to work effectively on a team
- Must be collaborative, flexible and adaptable, reliable with a strong ‘can do attitude’
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interest in digital assets, blockchain technology, and related concepts
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
