From the listing
About the role
As the AML/Compliance Analyst, you’ll partner with the Chief Compliance Officer of Alpaca Crypto LLC to support and execute the anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance operations for our digital asset platform. This role is critical to mitigating risk, conducting transaction monitoring, and ensuring that Alpaca's crypto offerings operate securely and in full accordance with regulatory standards
The Compliance Department team is 100% distributed and remote. This role will report directly to the Chief Compliance Officer, Alpaca Crypto LLC.
What you'll do
- Perform daily review and disposition of transaction monitoring alerts (fiat and crypto) to identify unusual or suspicious activity.
- Conduct deep-dive investigations into complex user accounts and blockchain transactions.
- Draft high-quality narratives and prepare/file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with appropriate regulatory bodies.
- Utilize on-chain analytics tools to trace cryptocurrency flows, identify high-risk wallet interactions, and assess illicit finance risks.
- Assist with escalated Know Your Customer (KYC) / Know Your Business (KYB) reviews, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and OFAC sanctions screening.
- Collaborate with the CCO and compliance engineering to refine and tune transaction monitoring rules.
- Work closely with customer support, engineering, and product teams to integrate compliance controls seamlessly into the Alpaca API ecosystem.
What they're looking for
- 2–5 years of experience in AML, transaction monitoring, or financial crimes compliance within a cryptocurrency exchange, fintech, or traditional financial institution.
- Strong understanding of blockchain technology, digital assets, and the specific AML risks associated with the crypto ecosystem.
- Solid understanding of BSA/AML regulations, OFAC sanctions, and FinCEN guidance regarding virtual currency.
- Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, connect the dots across different platforms, and write clear, concise investigative narratives.
- Hands-on experience with blockchain analytics tools and traditional fiat transaction monitoring vendors.
- High level of self-motivation and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, 100% remote startup environment.
Nice to have
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CAMS, CGSS, or crypto-specific certifications like CCAS/Chainalysis Reactor Certification).
From the company page
Alpaca benefits
◉ Remote policy · in their words
“Our teams are not just global, we’re also 100% remote and have team members in almost every time zone and continent (except Antarctica).”
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The hot takeJeff's read on Alpaca
I like their clear views on the value of remote work, check out this quote from their careers page:
> "Our teams are not just global, we're also 100% remote and have team members in almost every time zone and continent (except Antarctica). By joining Alpaca you'll be part of a multicultural, international organization."
I also like that their Glassdoor scores are going up (now 3.7/5), and they have some solid testimonials. I'm a LITTLE wary of this statement that gives me a bit of a "hustle culture" vibe:
> "We're keen on that last 10% of effort and believe that the details do matter. If this sounds like you, then you're in the right place."