AML Specialist (KYT)

About BIT:

BIT (formerly Matrixport) is a global digital asset financial services and infrastructure group. Headquartered in Singapore and founded in 2019, BIT bridges traditional finance and digital assets through governance-driven financial services and technology.

The firm manages over US$7 billion in assets and facilitates more than US$7 billion in monthly trading volume. BIT offers services including custody, trading, asset and wealth management, liquidity and financing solutions, and tokenised real-world assets (RWA), serving institutional and professional investors globally.

BIT Group entities maintain a licensed and regulated footprint across Singapore, Hong Kong, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and Bhutan.

For more information, visit www.bit.com

Why Join Us:

At BIT, we tackle complex problems as a team. We encourage openness and promote transparency, respect, and inclusivity. Every team member is valued and has a voice that can be heard. We are always in search of intellectually curious and entrepreneurial individuals who are keen on making an impact in the crypto ecosystem and in building a better product for the next one billion users.

About the Role:

The AML Specialist plays a critical role in helping Matrixport combat financial crimes. As part of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Monitoring & Investigations Team, you will be responsible for conducting Know-Your-Transaction (KYT) monitoring for our key clients. Additionally, you will actively contribute to the ongoing enhancement of our compliance controls, ensuring BIT adheres to both internal and industry standards for AML. We are looking for a candidate based in Malaysia.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor day-to-day transactions for suspicious activity and behavior.
• Assist in the deployment and optimization of various RegTech tools that Matrixport subscribes to.
• Supervise junior team members to ensure accurate alert resolution and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Continuously contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Identify inefficiencies and control risks, propose relevant solutions, and oversee their implementation.
• Escalate issues arising from transaction monitoring duties as necessary, ensuring proper resolution.
• Make informed assessments based on thorough analysis, ensuring all relevant issues and risks are addressed and mitigated.
• Maintain and update compliance control lists, logs, and other relevant documentation.
• Represent Matrixport as an ambassador, upholding the highest standards of professionalism, client satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and other tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• University degree in Accountancy, Business, Economics, Commerce, Law, or a related discipline.
• At least one year of experience in AML/FCC within the financial services, fintech, or payment industry. Experience working with cryptocurrency exchanges is a plus.
• Familiarity with RegTech tools such as Chainalysis, Elliptic, Solidus Labs, or Notabene.
• Self-driven with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising on work quality.
• Fluency in both English and Chinese, with the ability to handle documents and databases in Chinese and liaise with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders

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