Member of Compliance, FCC Program

Anchorage Digital is a crypto platform that enables institutions to participate in digital assets through custody, staking, trading, governance, settlement, and the industry's leading security infrastructure. Home to Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., the first federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S., Anchorage Digital also serves institutions through Anchorage Digital Singapore, Porto by Anchorage Digital, and other offerings.

The company is funded by leading institutions including Andreessen Horowitz, GIC, Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Visa, with its Series D valuation over $3 billion. Founded in 2017 in San Francisco, California, Anchorage Digital has offices in New York, New York; Porto, Portugal; Singapore; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Learn more at anchorage.com, on X @Anchorage, and on LinkedIn. 

Anchorage Digital is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical compliance professional to join our Financial Crimes Compliance (FCC) Program & Analytics team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and enhancing the BSA/AML and OFAC compliance programs across all Anchorage Digital entities. You will work at the intersection of compliance program management and data analytics, collaborating with all FCC pillars to gain a holistic understanding of risks and controls. Your work will be critical to identifying, measuring, and mitigating financial crimes risk through robust data analysis, clear reporting, and diligent program maintenance.

Participate in the development and publication of BSA/AML and OFAC Risk Assessments as well as Transaction Monitoring Coverage Assessments.

Develop, update, and maintain the foundational FCC policies and procedures for multiple Anchorage Digital legal entities, ensuring they are aligned with regulatory expectations and business evolution.

Support the development and enhancement of core BSA/AML models (e.g., transaction monitoring, blockchain analytics, sanctions screening, customer risk rating), directly improving the effectiveness of our automated compliance systems.

3+ years of experience in a data analytics, data science, compliance, or risk management role, ideally within financial services, fintech, or a related technology field.

Possess a strong conceptual knowledge of BSA/AML regulatory requirements and money laundering typologies/red flags applicable to the digital asset industry.

General understanding of OFAC regulations and global sanctions regimes.

Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work with large, complex datasets.

Intermediate to advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills and experience in a startup or a fast-paced, evolving environment are preferred.

Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Product, Engineering, and Model Risk to implement and improve compliance tools, processes, and controls.

Leverage a developing understanding of Anchorage Digital's business lines (e.g., custody, trading) to ensure FCC controls are practical, effective, and tailored to specific product risks.

Navigate the organization to gather information and data necessary for comprehensive risk assessments and reporting.

Develop and deliver clear management information reporting and dashboards for the BSA Officer, risk oversight committees, and the Board of Directors, translating complex data into actionable insights.

Conduct ad hoc analyses and generate regular compliance reports for internal stakeholders, auditors, and regulatory bodies.

Assist with tracking, documenting, and communicating the status of open FCC issues and remediation activities to ensure accountability and timely resolution.

Operate with a high degree of autonomy, managing multiple competing priorities while proactively communicating timelines, progress, and potential roadblocks to stakeholders.

Understanding of BSA/AML and OFAC risk and control frameworks, regulatory requirements, and general FATF guidance.

Prior experience in BSA/AML and/or OFAC data analytics, risk assessments, and coverage assessments.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to prioritize demanding workflows, detailed-oriented, and well organized.

Intermediate knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets functions.

Ability to take ownership, work independently, and yet still be team-oriented.

Prior experience assisting regulated financial institutions resolve regulatory concerns.

You hold an ACAMS certification (e.g., CAMS) or a similar professional credential.

You were emotionally moved by the soundtrack to Hamilton, which chronicles the founding of a new financial system. :)