Virtual Currency Financial Crime Risk Associate

3 weeks ago

New York, United States Financial Services, Department of Full time

**Minimum Qualifications**

Subject matter expertise and/or experience in one or more of the following are not required, but are preferred:

- Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists: Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, Advanced AML Audit Certification, Advanced Financial Crimes Investigations Certification.
- Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists: Certified Financial Crime Specialist.
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners: Certified Fraud Examiner.
- American Bankers Association: Certified AML and Fraud Professional; ABA Certificate in BSA and AML Compliance; ABA Certificate in Fraud Compliance; Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager.
- CSBS: Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist.
- Demonstrated experience with and/or interest in virtual currency.

Appointment method:

Non-Competitive: A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Actuarial Science, Auditing, Banking, Business, Business and Technology, Commerce, Criminal Justice, Finance, Economics, Econometrics, International or Public Affairs, Law, Statistics, or Mathematics and five (5) years of specialized experience in one (1) of the following of which two (2) years must have been at a supervisory level:

- Evaluating financial institution financial crime risk (BSA/AML, CIP, OFAC/Sanctions, CTF) in a management, compliance or audit environment.
- Developing and implementing financial crime risk management or compliance policies, programs and procedures.

A Master’s Degree in one (1) of the related fields or a J.D. may substitute for one (1) year of specialized experience. A Ph.D. in one (1) of the related fields may substitute for two (2) years of specialized experience.

**Duties Description**
- Conducts investigations utilizing blockchain analytics, market manipulation and other due diligence tools to identify onchain and offchain suspicious activity and control breaks;
- Implements and enhances the Virtual Currency Unit’s internal financial crimes ongoing monitoring processes and drafts or updates related policies and procedures accordingly;
- Conducts Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) program reviews on entities seeking a “BitLicense” or limited purpose trust charter granted under the New York Banking Law for engagement in virtual currency business activity;
- Identifies and articulates BSA/AML program deficiencies of applicants clearly and concisely in written memoranda, and verbally in conferences with DFS colleagues, applicants, and their outside counsel;
- Consults on and performs BSA/AML related examinations and supervisory reviews of DFS-regulated virtual currency businesses;
- Assists in review and revision of BSA/AML and sanctions related examination policies and procedures, including first-day letters, work programs, and other related materials;
- Assists in the development and enhancement of BSA/AML and sanctions-related supervisory guidance applicable to virtual currency business activity, including as it relates to blockchain intelligence, the Travel Rule, stablecoin networks, and other areas

of heightened focus for virtual currency supervision;
- Maintains a good understanding of the BSA/AML laws, regulations, guidance, and best practices, including those relevant to BSA suspicious activity reporting and current money laundering schemes and investigative techniques required to detect such

schemes within the virtual currency space;
- Presents analyses and findings to colleagues and leadership at DFS, often making reasoned recommendations for agency action;
- Participates in the setting and execution of DFS policy, particularly regarding matters that touch on BSA/AML, OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control), and related compliance;
- Performs investigations on fraud alerts (i.e., insider trading/market manipulation) and provides written disposition of findings in support of VC Supervision. Evaluates and recommends new use cases for fraud detection to management;
- May supervise lower-level staff; and
- Other appropriate and occupationally related duties as assigned.

**Additional Comments**
- Positions located within the New York City metropolitan area, as well as Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties, are also eligible to receive an additional $3,400 annual downstate adjustment.

Appointment to this position is pending Governor Appointment’s Office approval.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

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