Senior AML Modeling Engineer (Payments & Crypto)

Remote  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced AML Modeling Expert to build and enhance anti-money laundering models across fiat payment and crypto trading scenarios. This role will leverage on-chain and transactional data to identify complex money laundering patterns and strengthen the platform’s overall risk control and compliance capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize AML risk models (rule-based engines + machine learning)
  • Design transaction monitoring strategies (e.g., anomaly detection, transaction structuring, fund flow analysis)
  • Analyze on-chain data to track fund movements and identify high-risk address behaviors
  • Build user risk scoring systems integrating KYC, transactional, and blockchain data
  • Continuously improve model performance, reduce false positives, and enhance investigation efficiency
  • Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in AML / risk modeling ( mandatory)
  • Proven end-to-end experience in deploying AML models (e.g., transaction monitoring, risk scoring, investigation support)
  • Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis and modeling
  • Solid understanding of common AML typologies (e.g., layering, smurfing, cash-out)
  • Hands-on experience with machine learning models (e.g., XGBoost, LightGBM)
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in crypto / blockchain analytics
  • Familiarity with on-chain analytics tools (e.g., Chainalysis, Elliptic)
  • Background in AML within payments, banking, or crypto industries
  • Experience with graph analytics or real-time risk systems
  • Goals

  • Enhance detection capabilities for complex money laundering activities
  • Reduce false positives and improve investigation efficiency
  • Proactively identify high-risk fund flows
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