Crypto Compliance Officer – Monitoring

As a Crypto Compliance Officer in the Monitoring Team at Swissquote, you review and validate digital asset transactions from an AML/CTF standpoint, perform blockchain investigations, and assess clients' crypto-related Source of Funds and Source of Wealth. You work within Switzerland's leading digital bank, serving over a million clients worldwide across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

What you'll do

• Review and validate digital asset deposits and withdrawals from an AML/CTF standpoint, in accordance with the Bank's delegation framework
• Perform crypto due diligence and blockchain investigations, including analysis of monitoring alerts, wallets, counterparties and exposure to high-risk activities
• Assess and document clients' digital asset-related Source of Funds and Source of Wealth
• Identify and escalate potentially suspicious activities and sanctions-related exposure to the relevant Compliance teams
• Participate in key regulatory projects related to digital assets and contribute to the optimization of internal processes and guidelines
• Draft, review, and maintain internal policies, procedures, and guidelines related to digital assets and crypto-related activities
• Provide training and support to new employees on operational processes, and deliver guidance to Compliance teams on the effective use of digital tools and systems
• Respond to inquiries and information requests from regulatory authorities, counterparties, and FINMA regarding digital assets, cryptocurrency-related matters, and associated compliance topics

What you bring

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in Law or Economics, or proven relevant experience in AML/CTF compliance, including digital assets
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position within a financial institution or in an AML/CTF compliance role related to digital assets
• Proven experience in blockchain analysis, crypto due diligence, Source of Funds and Source of Wealth assessments, with a strong understanding of related financial crime risks
• Experience with blockchain analytics tools such as Lukka, TRM Labs, Chainalysis or equivalent solutions
• Knowledge of Swiss AML laws, including AMLA, AMLO-FINMA and CDB, and other applicable regulations
• Excellent command of English and French, with other languages a strong asset
• An analytical and methodological approach, with strong writing and documentation skills
• The ability to multitask and work under pressure

About Swissquote

Swissquote is Switzerland's leading digital bank, with over 1,400 employees across Europe, the Middle East and Asia serving over a million clients worldwide. The bank provides solutions across trading, investing, and everyday banking.