Lead Risk Analyst

Summary

Join CoinsPaid, a leading crypto payment gateway, and manage a team of transaction monitoring and anti-fraud analysts. You will assign workloads, conduct performance reviews, automate processes, and present regular metrics to senior management. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of AML/KYC/CTF experience (2+ years in a senior position), and a strong understanding of global sanctions and financial crime typologies. Familiarity with SAR filing and relevant certifications is also needed. CoinsPaid offers a remote-first work environment, a passionate team, and the opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing international company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in AML/KYC/CTF or financial crime roles, with at least 2 years on Senior position
• Strong understanding of global sanctions, PEP screening, and typologies of money laundering and terrorist financing
• Familiarity with SAR filing processes and regulatory expectations in key jurisdictions
• Professional certification (e.g., CAMS, ACAMS, ICA)
• Prior experience in a fintech or digital‑assets environment
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to dissect complex transaction patterns and draw clear conclusions
• Attention to Detail: Rigorous in documentation and adherence to procedures

Responsibilities

• Manage and coach a team of transaction monitoring analysts and antifraud analysts
• Assign workloads, conduct performance reviews, and identify training needs
• Automate the processes inside the team
• Prepare and present regular metrics (e.g., alert volumes, case closure rates, risk trends) to senior management
• Escalate high‑risk cases
• Collaborate with other teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management: Comfortable driving multiple initiatives and process enhancements simultaneously
• Knowledge of data analytics tools (Tableau) to optimize monitoring scenarios