Member of Compliance, Financial Crimes Compliance Data Analytics

At Anchorage Digital, we are developing the world’s most innovative digital asset platform tailored for institutional participation in the crypto industry. Anchorage Digital provides a comprehensive suite of services including custody, staking, trading, governance, settlement, and top-tier security infrastructure.

Anchorage Digital, with its flagship entity being Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., is backed by prominent institutions such as Andreessen Horowitz, GIC, Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Visa, with a valuation exceeding $3 billion from Series D funding. Originally established in 2017 in San Francisco, Anchorage Digital has expanded its presence to offices in New York, Porto, Singapore, and Sioux Falls.

We are currently in search of a proactive and detail-oriented Compliance Data Analytics professional to join our team. As an integral member of our Compliance unit, you will assist in constructing, executing, and optimizing compliance measures across all relevant legal entities of Anchorage Digital.

Your role will involve collaborating closely with various compliance functions, particularly in Financial Crimes Compliance, to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness. Your proficiency in data analysis will be fundamental in transforming raw data into actionable insights, streamlining processes, and utilizing technology to elevate our overall compliance standards.

We are looking for someone who excels in solving intricate problems in an evolutive regulatory landscape. You will have the opportunity to gain profound exposure across diverse compliance domains and employ your data expertise to fortify Anchorage Digital's global compliance function through analytics, automation, and strategic implementation of AI tools.

This position requires strong organizational skills, a robust analytical background, adept management of competing priorities, and adaptability to rapid changes within a fast-paced environment. If you thrive under uncertainty and aspire to excel in a dynamic setting with competing demands, this role is tailored for you. Anchorage Digital values individuals who demonstrate innovation, attention to detail, and proactiveness.

Essential Technical Skills:

• Proficient understanding of Compliance-related data tables and models, including the ability to analyze data independently and accurately.
• Collaboration with stakeholders to automate critical compliance processes utilizing internal tools for improved efficiency.
• Experience in experimenting with and deploying AI solutions, and staying updated on the latest AI advancements for enhanced productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support in developing and refining BSA/AML models, encompassing transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, customer risk rating, and more.
• Contribute to process improvements and best practices for the FCC Analytics team, with emphasis on code review, testing frameworks, and project management.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and respond promptly to data requests from auditors, regulators, or other Compliance units.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• 2-3 years of experience in a data analytics or data science role, with a profound understanding of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and financial services.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in managing multiple priorities independently, with expertise in data manipulation and analysis tools such as SQL, Looker, and advanced Excel/Google Sheets.
• Competence in automation principles, leveraging AI tools, and demonstrating a proactive approach towards exploring new AI tools to boost efficiency.
• Strong technologist mindset, with the capacity to comprehend systems, data flows, and technologies interplay, along with an eagerness to learn and apply new tech.

Preferred Skills (Bonus Points for):

• Prior exposure in the financial service industry, crypto sector, start-up environment, or rapid-paced settings.
• General comprehension of regulatory compliance, financial crimes, and risk management.
• Familiarity with data transformation tools like dbt, version control systems like Git, or scripting languages like Python.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting technical findings to both technical and non-technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and deliver accurate results within tight deadlines, notably in compliance or audit-related contexts.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on data precision, testing, and documentation quality.

About Anchorage Digital:

The Anchorage team brings together experts from the realms of platform security, financial services, and distributed ledger technology to provide the foundational elements for institutions to securely engage in the evolving digital asset environment. Comprising a diverse team of over 600 professionals, our collaborative goal is to construct the future of finance by facilitating secure value transfer in the emerging global economy.

Dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive workplace, Anchorage Digital ensures that every individual feels respected, supported, and connected, regardless of their background. The company values diversity and openness as essential elements for producing impactful work.

Anchorage Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to equal employment opportunities irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Anchorage Digital considers qualified candidates regardless of their criminal histories as permissible by law.

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Please note that we may use AI tools as support during the hiring process but final recruitment decisions are made by humans, not AI.