Onboarding KYC Analyst Remote - Hong Kong

Tether enables businesses including exchanges wallets payment processors financial services and ATMs to easily use reservebacked tokens on blockchains. By leveraging blockchain technology Tether allows you to store send and receive digital tokens persontoperson globally instantly and securely for a fraction of the cost of alternatives. Tethers platform is built to prioritize transparency at all times.

Being anchored or tethered to real world currency Tether provides protection from the volatility of cryptocurrencies. Tether is a token backed by actual assets including USD and Euros. One Tether equals one underlying unit of the currency backing it e.g. the U.S. Dollar and is backed 100% by actual assets in the Tether platforms reserve account.

Our team is fully remote and globally distributed to capture the best talent from around the world. So far our company has grown fast and stayed lean to secure its place as a leader in the space.

If you get excited about being in an industry that is breaking new ground and have confidence you can conquer the most challenging feats well encounter we want to talk to you. Join us and help lay the foundation for a decentralized future.

We are currently looking for an Onboarding Analyst:

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 information. The incumbent will also assist in various internal projects for regulatory prep and examination operational evolution and training and research.

Over time the incumbent will be expected expand their AML knowledge and be crosstrained on investigative and analytical skills to also provide analytical support to investigations using blockchain analytical tools.

The incumbent will maintain and develop strong relationships and network amongst peers in the industry to learn and share best practices investigative and analytical techniques.

In performing the role the incumbent will strive to continuously selfdevelop and enhance their skill sets including; understanding blockchain technology virtual currencies suspicious activities in the space criminals modus operandi and best investigative practices to mitigate against the risk of money laundering financing terrorism or violating sanctions on behalf of Tether and to ensure the companys robust Regulatory Compliance.

Tasks

In addition to the skill set preferred requirements listed
below 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.

• Secondary education (University or College Preferred)
• Experience in an analytical or investigative function
• Experience using namescanning software such as World Check
• Experience using case management software to conduct customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence.
• Intermediate level AML experience including customer and enhanced due diligence(CDD/EDD) and AML/CTF/Sanctions Investigations
• Intermediate knowledge of blockchain technology (enhanced in the role)
• CBP designation (Preferred)
• ACAMS designation (Preferred)

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (incl. creating pivot tables)
• Demonstrated criticalthinking skills (decisionmaking)
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Organizational understanding (enhanced in the role)
• Blockchain analytical tools such as Chainalysis Elliptic Ciphertrace is an advantage