Bitcoin Compliance Analyst
CurrentPrepared and submitted SARs for FinCEN and other regulatory agencies, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal standards.Investigated and documented high-risk escalations, referrals, and activities such as money laundering, fraud, sanctions terrorist financing, and other illicit transactions Investigated Bitcoin transactions using Blockchain and Chainalysis analytics.Reviewed cases based on typologies (e.g., sanctions, EFE, Child Abuse Materials), ensuring rapid responses to regulatory concerns.Monitored regulatory updates and AML trends, adapting investigations to meet evolving compliance needs.Partnered with cross-functional teams (Risk, Engineering, Operations, Product) to strengthen fraud prevention measures.Conducted daily risk assessments and root cause analyses to detect potential fraud, enhancing fraud controls by analyzing customer behavioral patterns to distinguish between authentic and suspicious activity.Assisted in developing KPI monitoring dashboards and tracked emerging fraud patterns to recommend new detection and prevention strategies.Adhered to regulatory timelines, maintained operational risk management, and investigated fraud trends including Account Takeovers (ATO), ACH, and chargeback fraud.Utilized SQL and Snowflake for large dataset analysis, identifying trends and anomalies relevant to investigations.Provided customer support through Salesforce (CF1) and Zendesk.Supported ad hoc data analysis for investigations and worked closely with law enforcement, legal, and internal stakeholders as needed.Helped maintain and develop risk management frameworks, policies, and internal controls, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.Proposed risk ratings based on anti-financial crime factors (e.g., customer type, geography) and contributed to integrated risk management across business functions.Experienced in a fast-paced, high-growth fintech environment (Cash App), adept at navigating ambiguity and adapting to rapid changes.