EDD Analyst 100% remote

About Tether

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.

About the Role

The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative and analytical support to the Compliance Team with a view to ensure KYC reviews are prioritized and completed in a timely way and that all applicable information is appended to each case file in accordance with documented procedures. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing KYC documentation, assessing the applicants' risk profiles, and be comfortable communicating with clients in a professional manner in order to obtain KYC and EDD information.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and analytical support to the Compliance Team.
• Ensure KYC reviews are prioritized and completed in a timely manner.
• Append all applicable information to each case file in accordance with documented procedures.
• Review KYC documentation and assess applicants' risk profiles.
• Communicate with clients professionally to obtain KYC and EDD information.
• Support various internal projects within the Compliance Team.
• Develop AML knowledge and investigative and analytical skills over time.
• Foster collaboration across internal teams to ensure data consistency, reporting accuracy and alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in creation and delivery of Financial Crimes Compliance training for employees supporting the business.
• Provide analytical support to investigations using blockchain analytical tools.
• Assist with advanced blockchain investigations.
• Maintain and develop strong relationships and networks with industry peers.
• Learn and share best practices, investigative, and analytical techniques.
• Continuously self-develop and enhance skill sets, including understanding blockchain technology and virtual currencies.
• Stay informed about suspicious activities, criminals' modus operandi, and best investigative practices.
• Mitigate risks of money laundering, terrorism financing, and sanctions violations.
• Ensure the company's compliance with robust regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Secondary education (University or College Preferred).
• Experience in an analytical or investigative function.
• Introductory level AML experience including customer and enhanced due diligence (CDD/EDD), and AML/CTF/Sanctions Investigations.
• Advanced knowledge of blockchain technology, (enhanced in the role).
• Native Spanish language skills.
• Advanced English language skills (Preferred).
• Location: Central and south America, middle east/ eastern Europe.
• CRC designation (Preferred).
• ACAMS designation (Preferred).

Additional Information

The incumbent must be able to work independently with minimum supervision, seeking guidance as required, flexible as to working arrangement and hours and confident in making decisions as delegated by the Compliance Manager / CCO.