AML Operations Specialist (Adult & CBD)

About the Client
Our client is an international crypto payments company serving high-volume online merchants across regulated and high-risk industries. The company prioritizes strong AML/CTF standards, accuracy, and operational excellence while supporting merchants in dynamic environments such as Adult and CBD. The team works collaboratively across regions to maintain compliance and secure transaction flows.

Role Overview
As an AML Operations Specialist for the Adult & CBD verticals, you will support daily AML processes, monitor merchant activity, and ensure that all operations meet regulatory and internal compliance requirements. You will work closely with Transaction Monitoring, Onboarding, Risk, and Compliance teams. The role involves communication with international merchants and internal stakeholders, requiring high attention to detail, structured thinking, and resilience in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review merchant activity and ensure alignment with approved business profiles
• Assist with KYC/KYB checks and ongoing due diligence for Adult & CBD merchants
• Support transaction monitoring processes and escalate unusual activity when required
• Maintain accurate documentation and update case notes according to compliance standards
• Communicate with internal teams to resolve operational or compliance-related questions
• Follow internal AML/CTF policies and support audit-ready record keeping
• Support risk assessments and contribute to improving AML processes
• Collaborate with Compliance and Risk teams on escalations and enhanced reviews

Requirements

• Experience in AML, compliance, risk, or financial operations (crypto, fintech, payments, or high-risk industries is a plus)
• Understanding of AML/CTF principles and high-risk merchant handling
• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify discrepancies and patterns
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Comfort working with data, documentation, and structured workflows
• High attention to detail and strong responsibility in handling sensitive information

Key Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks under changing workloads
• Problem-solving mindset with ability to escalate issues appropriately
• Adaptability and resilience working with high-risk segments
• Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a global crypto payments company
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Dynamic remote or hybrid work environment within the European region
• Professional development opportunities in AML/CTF and risk management
• Collaborative team culture and exposure to complex AML operations

Hiring process

1. Screening interview with recruiter
2. Interview with AML/Risk Manager
3. Final interview with Compliance leadership

Apply in 1 min and strengthen AML operations for high-risk merchant segments in a fast-growing crypto company!