AML/KYC Officer - Digital Assets

Your Core Responsibilities

AML/KYC Counterparty Reviews

• Perform customer due diligence (CDD) and periodic reviews for crypto counterparties
• Conduct risk-based counterparty reviews with exposure to enhanced due diligence (EDD) requirements
• Analyze complex ownership and control structures, including offshore and layered structures where relevant
• Assess AML/CTF and sanctions risks associated with counterparties, products and jurisdictions
• Manage escalations relating to high-risk counterparties and onboarding matters
• Conduct independent AML/KYC risk assessments and determine appropriate risk classifications
• Prepare high-risk cases and escalation memos for senior stakeholder approval

Screening & Risk Analysis

• Conduct adverse media and sanctions screening using relevant screening tools
• Identify and assess AML/CTF and sanctions-related red flags associated with crypto counterparties and digital asset activities
• Review wallet-related information and blockchain intelligence outputs where applicable
• Provide AML/CTF subject matter expertise on onboarding and counterparty risk matters

Stakeholder & Counterparty Engagement

• Engage directly with counterparties regarding AML/KYC requirements and documentation requests
• Work closely with Trading, Legal, Compliance and operational teams on onboarding and risk matters
• Provide practical AML guidance to internal stakeholders on crypto-related risks and controls

Governance & Regulatory Support

• Support AML/KYC enhancement initiatives and control improvements
• Draft and maintain AML/CTF policies, procedures and guidance materials
• Assist with internal audits, regulatory reviews and remediation actions
• Remain current on AML/CTF regulatory developments, sanctions frameworks and industry expectations relevant to digital assets

IMC is a global trading firm powered by a cutting-edge research environment and a world-class technology backbone. Since 1989, we’ve been a stabilizing force in financial markets, providing essential liquidity upon which market participants depend. Across our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India, our talented quant researchers, engineers, traders, and business operations professionals are united by our uniquely collaborative, high-performance culture, and our commitment to giving back. From entering dynamic new markets to embracing disruptive technologies, and from developing an innovative research environment to diversifying our trading strategies, we dare to continuously innovate and collaborate to succeed.