About Figure

Figure is transforming the trillion dollar financial services industry using blockchain technology. 

In six years, Figure has unveiled a series of fintech firsts using the Provenance blockchain for loan origination, equity management, private fund services, banking and payments sectors - bringing speed, efficiency and savings to both consumers and institutions. Today, Figure is one of less than a thousand companies considered a unicorn, globally.

Our mission requires us to have a creative, team-oriented, and supportive environment where everyone can do their absolute best. The team is composed of driven, innovative, collaborative, and curious people who love architecting ground-breaking technologies. We value individuals who bring an entrepreneurial mindset to every task and will embrace our culture of innovation. 

Every day at Figure is a journey in continuous learning yet a daily focus on getting work done that makes a difference. Join a team of proven leaders who have already created billions of dollars in value in the FinTech space!

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About the Team

The Figure Markets AML compliance team plays a vital role in ensuring that financial crime risk is appropriately managed across Figure Markets’ US and global operations with the collaboration of our passionate and dynamic subject matter experts.

The team operates in constantly evolving financial services, blockchain and virtual assets industries while ensuring, at all times, that financial crime risk management remains a key driver as we expand and scale our market leading proposition and services globally.

As an AML/KYC Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting multiple areas of our Global AML/CTF and Sanctions Program, including undertaking KYC/CDD onboarding and ongoing assessments, conducting transaction monitoring, trade surveillance and sanctions screening alert reviews, and performing in-depth investigations 

The ideal candidate must be willing to operate in a dynamic and fast paced environment, have experience working in financial services, possess an understanding of AML/CTF and Sanctions requirements applicable to various financial products, such as banking, virtual assets and securities, and have the ability to support our rapidly growing AML/CTF and Sanctions Program.

What You’ll Do

• Support the KYC/CDD onboarding and ongoing monitoring program and processes
• Conduct enhanced due diligence and periodic reviews for retail and institutional high risk customers
• Monitor for any suspicious trading behavior occurring on the virtual asset trading platforms, including reviewing alerts generated by trade surveillance systems
• Review transaction monitoring and sanctions screening alerts
• Conduct in-depth investigations, drafting high quality reports and preparing SAR filings
• Support the Global Chief AML Officer and country MLROs in implementing and executing the global AML/CTF and Sanctions framework
• Assist country MLROs with potential/existing high-risk relationships and unusual and suspicious transactions where required
• Author and update policies and procedures
• Conduct training as required
• Work with relevant teams and stakeholders to create process efficiencies and improvements

What We Look For

• 3 years of AML/CTF and Sanctions compliance experience
• Detailed knowledge of global AML/CTF and Sanctions risks and regulations (e.g., BSA, FinCEN CDD Rule, Sanctions, USA PATRIOT Act, 4MLD, etc.)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the innate ability to work unsupervised in a structured manner
• Easily able to develop, foster and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced remote environment
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Nice to Haves

• CAMS or equivalent designation 
• Keen interest or knowledge of virtual assets, blockchain, DeFi and/or trading systems.
• Familiarity with money transmission and/or securities laws and regulations as it relates to AML/CTF and Sanctions is a plus
• Professional qualification preferred

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and growth opportunities 
• Company quarterly performance based bonus
• Equity stock options package
• Employer funded comprehensive health, vision, dental insurance and wellness program for employees and their dependents
• Employer funded life and disability insurance coverage
• Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, 401k, and commuter benefits
• Up to 12 weeks paid family leave 
• In office, remote, and hybrid work location options
• Home office and technology stipend for those working outside of a traditional office more than 75% of the time
• Flexible time-off plan to empower employees to take the time off that they want and need
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Routine Team swag deliveries!

For CO, NY, CA and WA residents, the salary range for this position is $74,800 - $93,500/year. Actual compensation may vary based on individual candidate experience and location.

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Figure will not sponsor work visas for this position. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.