Senior Specialist

About our Conduct Financial Crime and Compliance Surveillance Monitoring and Investigation Team Utilize advanced blockchain analytics tools to monitor transactions for irregularities and red flags Analyze large datasets to detect suspicious activity patterns in cryptocurrency operations Conduct in-depth investigations of suspicious transactions wallets and addresses Trace blockchain transactions to identify potential illicit activity e g money laundering fraud or sanction violations About our Technology and Operations Team Strategy Awareness and understanding of FCSO s strategy appropriate to the role Business Awareness and understanding of the wider business economic and market environment in which FCSO operates Processes FCSO Name Screening FCSO Transaction Screening and FCSO Transaction Monitoring People Talent Promote and embed a culture of openness trust and risk awareness where ethical legal regulatory and policy compliant conduct is the norm Stimulate an environment where forward planning prioritisation deadline management and streamlined workflows and collaborative inclusive yet effective and efficient work practices are the norm Collaborate with training teams to input to training curriculum to support closing of capability gaps Job Summary The Digital Asset Surveillance QA Control Analyst is responsible for monitoring investigating and mitigating suspicious activities related to cryptocurrency transactions The role requires expertise in blockchain analytics financial crime compliance and regulatory reporting The analyst will ensure the organization s adherence to anti-money laundering AML and counter-terrorist financing CTF regulations while protecting stakeholders from illicit activities The analyst is also responsible for conducting testing and assessments of controls designed to mitigate financial crime risks including anti-money laundering AML counter-terrorist financing CTF sanctions and fraud The role focuses on ensuring the effectiveness of controls within the Financial Crime Compliance and Surveillance framework and providing recommendations for improvement Key Responsibilities Utilize advanced blockchain analytics tools to monitor transactions for irregularities and red flags Analyze large datasets to detect suspicious activity patterns in cryptocurrency operations Conduct in-depth investigations of suspicious transactions wallets and addresses Trace blockchain transactions to identify potential illicit activity e g money laundering fraud or sanction violations Collaborate with internal teams to obtain context and insights related to flagged activities Ensure compliance with AML CTF regulations and global cryptocurrency frameworks Work closely with compliance risk management and technology teams to enhance surveillance systems Train internal staff on cryptocurrency compliance risks and detection techniques Provide expert insights and recommendations to improve anti-fraud and AML processes Identify emerging cryptocurrency risks and trends and recommend preventive measures Assist in developing internal policies procedures and controls for cryptocurrency transactions Stay informed on evolving regulations tools and techniques in the crypto space Perform detailed testing of controls related to financial crime compliance including Crypto currency surveillance transaction monitoring customer due diligence CDD and sanctions screening Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key controls Identify control deficiencies root causes and areas for improvement Maintain comprehensive documentation for all testing activities including methodologies test results and evidence Prepare detailed reports summarizing control testing results observations and recommendations Escalate significant issues or risks to senior management Present findings to relevant stakeholders including compliance teams and senior leadership Collaborate with control owners to develop and implement remediation plans for identified deficiencies Provide insights and recommendations to strengthen the overall control environment Monitor the status of remediation efforts to ensure timely completion Skills and Experience Certifications Certified Cryptoasset Anti Financial Crime Specialist CCAS Certified Blockchain Security Professional CBSP Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator CCI - Preferred Crypto Currency Investigation Qualifications Any Bachelors Degree Certified Cryptoasset Anti Financial Crime Specialist CCAS Certified Blockchain Security Professional CBSP Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator CCI - Preferred About Standard Chartered We re an international bank nimble enough to act big enough for impact For more than 170 years we ve worked to make a positive difference for our clients communities and each other We question the status quo love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before If you re looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference we want to hear from you You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can t wait to see the talents you can bring us Our purpose to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity together with our brand promise to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours When you work with us you ll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion Together we Do the right thing and are assertive challenge one another and live with integrity while putting the client at the heart of what we do Never settle continuously striving to improve and innovate keeping things simple and learning from doing well and not so well Are better together we can be ourselves be inclusive see more good in others and work collectively to build for the long term What we offer In line with our Fair Pay Charter we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental physical financial and social wellbeing Core bank funding for retirement savings medical and life insurance with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations Time-off including annual leave parental maternity 20 weeks sabbatical 12 months maximum and volunteering leave 3 days along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday which is combined to 30 days minimum Flexible working options based around home and office locations with flexible working patterns Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind a market-leading digital wellbeing platform development courses for resilience and other human skills global Employee Assistance Programme sick leave mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits A continuous learning culture to support your growth with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical virtual and digital learning Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity across our teams business functions and geographies - 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