Sanctions & Financial Crime Junior Analyst (100% remote)
Tether.ioEstonia5 hours ago
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Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital Finance
At Tether, we’re not just building products, we’re pioneering a global financial revolution. Our cutting-edge solutions empower businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to seamlessly integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction.
Innovate with Tether
Tether Finance: Our innovative product suite features the world’s most trusted stablecoin, USDT, relied upon by hundreds of millions worldwide, alongside pioneering digital asset tokenization services.
But that’s just the beginning:
Tether Power: Driving sustainable growth, our energy solutions optimize excess power for Bitcoin mining using eco-friendly practices in state-of-the-art, geo-diverse facilities.
Tether Data: Fueling breakthroughs in AI and peer-to-peer technology, we reduce infrastructure costs and enhance global communications with cutting-edge solutions like KEET, our flagship app that redefines secure and private data sharing.
Tether Education: Democratizing access to top-tier digital learning, we empower individuals to thrive in the digital and gig economies, driving global growth and opportunity.
Tether Evolution: At the intersection of technology and human potential, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible, crafting a future where innovation and human capabilities merge in powerful, unprecedented ways.
Why Join Us?
Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you’re passionate about making a mark in the fintech space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We’ve grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry.
If you have excellent English communication skills and are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet, Tether is the place for you.
Are you ready to be part of the future?
About The Job
We are looking for a Sanctions & Financial Crime Junior Analyst to support our Compliance team in managing sanctions and adverse media alerts, while developing strong analytical and investigative capabilities.
This role is ideal for someone early in their AML career who wants to move beyond alert handling into financial crime investigations, particularly within a fast-growing crypto and fintech environment.
You will play a key role in ensuring timely and accurate alert reviews, while gaining exposure to sanctions screening, blockchain analytics, and complex investigations over time.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Must Have
Recruitment scams have become increasingly common. To protect yourself, please keep the following in mind when applying for roles:
At Tether, we’re not just building products, we’re pioneering a global financial revolution. Our cutting-edge solutions empower businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to seamlessly integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction.
Innovate with Tether
Tether Finance: Our innovative product suite features the world’s most trusted stablecoin, USDT, relied upon by hundreds of millions worldwide, alongside pioneering digital asset tokenization services.
But that’s just the beginning:
Tether Power: Driving sustainable growth, our energy solutions optimize excess power for Bitcoin mining using eco-friendly practices in state-of-the-art, geo-diverse facilities.
Tether Data: Fueling breakthroughs in AI and peer-to-peer technology, we reduce infrastructure costs and enhance global communications with cutting-edge solutions like KEET, our flagship app that redefines secure and private data sharing.
Tether Education: Democratizing access to top-tier digital learning, we empower individuals to thrive in the digital and gig economies, driving global growth and opportunity.
Tether Evolution: At the intersection of technology and human potential, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible, crafting a future where innovation and human capabilities merge in powerful, unprecedented ways.
Why Join Us?
Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you’re passionate about making a mark in the fintech space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We’ve grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry.
If you have excellent English communication skills and are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet, Tether is the place for you.
Are you ready to be part of the future?
About The Job
We are looking for a Sanctions & Financial Crime Junior Analyst to support our Compliance team in managing sanctions and adverse media alerts, while developing strong analytical and investigative capabilities.
This role is ideal for someone early in their AML career who wants to move beyond alert handling into financial crime investigations, particularly within a fast-growing crypto and fintech environment.
You will play a key role in ensuring timely and accurate alert reviews, while gaining exposure to sanctions screening, blockchain analytics, and complex investigations over time.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- Review and manage sanctions and adverse media alerts in a timely and accurate manner
- Conduct name screening and customer checks using tools such as WorldCheck (or similar)
- Apply basic AML knowledge when reviewing alerts and cases
- Maintain accurate and complete case documentation and internal tracking systems
- Monitor relevant sanctions and adverse media sources, identifying and escalating risks
- Communicate key findings and urgent updates to the Compliance team
- Support sanctions and AML investigations as required
- Assist in the use of blockchain analytics tools for case analysis
- Contribute to ongoing investigative work and internal reviews
- Develop understanding of financial crime typologies, sanctions frameworks, and crypto-related risks
- Support internal compliance projects and initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data consistency and reporting accuracy
- Assist in preparing and delivering compliance training (sanctions / adverse media)
- Stay up to date on sanctions regulations, AML trends, and emerging risks
- Build knowledge of blockchain, virtual assets, and financial crime patterns
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and best practices within the team
Must Have
- +3 years of experience in sanctions, financial crime, AML or investigations
- Experience in an analytical or case-handling role (alerts, reviews, due diligence, etc.)
- Background in financial services, fintech, payments, or crypto
- Basic understanding of AML principles and frameworks
- Fluent English
- Experience with screening tools (e.g., WorldCheck or similar)
- Exposure to blockchain / crypto environments
- ACAMS, CRC or similar certification
- Spanish or other European languages
Recruitment scams have become increasingly common. To protect yourself, please keep the following in mind when applying for roles:
- Apply only through our official channels. We do not use third-party platforms or agencies for recruitment unless clearly stated. All open roles are listed on our official careers page: https://tether.recruitee.com/
- Verify the recruiter’s identity. All our recruiters have verified LinkedIn profiles. If you’re unsure, you can confirm their identity by checking their profile or contacting us through our website.
- Be cautious of unusual communication methods. We do not conduct interviews over WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS. All communication is done through official company emails and platforms.
- Double-check email addresses. All communication from us will come from emails ending in @tether.to or @tether.io
- We will never request payment or financial details. If someone asks for personal financial information or payment at any point during the hiring process, it is a scam. Please report it immediately.
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