Compliance Specialist, Transaction Monitoring

As a Compliance Specialist for Transaction Monitoring at Cobo, you play a key part in supporting local and regional compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) efforts across the organization. You work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure internal processes align with evolving regulatory standards, bringing hands-on experience in AML operations, strong investigative skills, and a proactive approach to compliance risk management.

What you'll do

• Monitor and review transaction monitoring alerts to identify unusual or potentially suspicious activity
• Conduct investigations on escalated alerts and internally reported suspicious activities, ensuring proper documentation and escalation
• Assist in the preparation and submission of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) in line with regulatory requirements
• Review KYC files with particular attention to PEP, sanctions, and adverse media hits, supporting ongoing customer risk assessments
• Support the enhancement, testing, and calibration of AML transaction monitoring systems and related tools
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of AML programs, policies, and internal controls tailored to digital asset business models
• Conduct research on crypto and blockchain-related compliance developments and provide recommendations to strengthen internal monitoring practices
• Support the delivery of compliance and AML training, with emphasis on transaction monitoring and red flag identification, to promote awareness across teams

What you bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Law, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in compliance or AML roles within a financial institution
• Solid knowledge of AML/CFT principles, KYC procedures, and regulatory frameworks
• Strong analytical, investigative, and research skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset

Nice to have

• Experience in a crypto or fintech company