Job Description
Striga is a YCombinator-backed financial technology company with its place of operations and office in Tallinn, Estonia. We were the first entity to receive a Virtual Asset Service Provider license from the Estonian Financial Intelligence Unit under the enhanced regulatory framework introduced in March 2022 and are now actively preparing for CASP authorization under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR).
Striga provides infrastructure for European businesses to build compliant financial and crypto-asset services without having to manage complex regulatory and technical requirements. Launching products that combine crypto-assets, euro fund flows, and payment card issuance often takes years and involves significant legal, technical, and compliance challenges. Striga simplifies this process by offering a comprehensive, developer-friendly platform that enables businesses to build and launch financial applications significantly faster, supported by our robust technology and integrated compliance framework. We operate as a high-performing team with a strong focus on product quality, security, and compliance.
Role
As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Senior AML Operations Officer (or Officers) to join our team. While the role is organizationally a First Line of Defense role with a focus on executing compliance controls, we are seeking someone with senior-level experience and judgment to operate with a high degree of independence and provide critical support to our overall compliance operations. We value initiative and ownership, and we encourage you to take on increasing responsibility over time. As you grow in the role, there is a clear path to becoming a key member of the compliance team, with opportunities to shape the future of our compliance function.
Please note: This job description reflects the range of responsibilities currently handled within our compliance team. We are considering multiple candidates for this position, and the exact scope of each role may vary depending on your experience and the specific focus areas assigned.
What your responsibilities may include:
- Manage customer onboarding processes (KYC) and review onboarding applications.
- Collect and review business onboarding documentation for corporate clients and their associated parties (KYB), verifying corporate structures, stakeholders, business models, etc.
- Conduct customer screening and open-source research, including PEP, sanctions, adverse media, and regulatory/licensing verifications.
- Perform periodic reviews and event-based re-assessments of existing customers.
- Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) as needed.
- Monitor customer activity and transactions, investigate and resolve alerts, and document findings.
- Escalate suspicious activity in accordance with internal escalation protocols.
- Contribute to the development, improvement, and implementation of compliance policies, procedures, and operational tools.
- Participate in ongoing training related to AML/CFT and other subjects related to work requirements.
What we expect from a successful candidate:
- Resides in Estonia with the right to work in Estonia.
- Fluent working proficiency in Estonian and English (both languages are day-to-day working languages).
- Preferably higher education in finance, economics, business, or law. Secondary education is accepted where relevant additional training and experience meet the position’s requirements.
- Minimum of two (2), preferably three (3) or more years of experience in an AML/CFT/sanctions compliance position in a regulated banking, financial services, or virtual asset services company.
- Hands-on experience with software related to customer management, identity verification, customer screening, and transaction monitoring (both virtual assets and fiat).
- Good understanding of the AML/CFT/sanctions regulatory framework and guidance in Estonia and the EU/EEA, preferably covering both the specifics of virtual asset services and more traditional financial services.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and high ethical standards.
- Adaptable in managing diverse tasks, well-organized, and comfortable working both independently and within teams.
Why you should apply:
- Join a venture-backed business at its growth phase with the opportunity to own a part of the company.
- Receive competitive compensation tailored to your experience.
- Be part of an international team focused on achieving meaningful goals together. We encourage you to learn more about the company before your interview.
- Utilize modern working tools and software.
- Access a health care plan.
We offer a full-time position and a termless contract.
We encourage you to apply even if you may feel like your knowledge and experience do not precisely meet every point of this job description. At Striga, we support our team’s growth and development over time.
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