What are the responsibilities and job description for the AML/Compliance Analyst - Transaction Monitoring & Blockchain Investigations position at Shield?
Important: If you do not have prior experience conducting blockchain investigations and using tools like Elliptic, TRM, or Chainalysis, please do not apply. This role requires a strong understanding of how to detect illicit actors on-chain and a track record of applying AML/Compliance best practices in digital assets.
Company Description
Shield is a payment processor located in Doral, FL. We enable export businesses to accept digital payments (USDT, USDC, USD) from their international customers. We’ve processed over $150 million in payments and now handle more than $40 million monthly for some of the largest wholesale distributors in the United States and Latin America. To date, we’ve raised $7 million in VC funding from leading crypto investors such as Kraken Ventures, Moonpay, and a16z crypto.
Role Description
We’re hiring an AML/Compliance Analyst to strengthen Shield’s transaction monitoring and blockchain investigation capabilities. This person will help lead the design, execution, and iteration of rules to detect fraud, sanction evasion, terrorist financing, and other illicit activity on-chain. You will bring your expertise and investigative rigor to help Shield stay compliant while enabling legitimate cross-border trade.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and investigate blockchain activity using tools such as Elliptic, TRM Labs, or Chainalysis.
- Detect and escalate suspicious activity related to sanctions, terrorist financing, blacklisted wallets, mixers, and fraud.
- Help design and refine transaction monitoring rules and alerts to balance effectiveness with efficiency.
- Prepare clear, well-documented case files and reports for compliance leadership.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in AML, compliance, or financial crime investigations, with a focus on digital assets.
- Hands-on expertise with blockchain analytics tools (Elliptic, TRM, Chainalysis, etc)
- Strong knowledge of typologies such as sanctioned entities, terrorist financing, and mixers.
- Ability to improve monitoring frameworks and not just follow pre-set workflows.
- Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills.
Our Benefits
- Competitive compensation with equity options.
- Opportunity to be a founding member of a cutting-edge fintech company at the intersection of crypto and global trade.
- High flexibility and autonomy in shaping your role and processes.
Salary : $40
