Compliance Operations Associate

As a Compliance Operations Associate at Bridge, you will be responsible for conducting customer due diligence, engaging with clients throughout their application process, performing transaction monitoring, and executing Know Your Transaction reviews. Additionally, you will prepare documentation for triage investigations and work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance tooling and procedures.

To qualify for the Compliance Operations Associate position at Bridge, candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in compliance operations, especially in a regulated financial institution or consulting firm. While not required, cryptocurrency experience and ACAMS certification are preferred, demonstrating your commitment to compliance excellence.

In the role of Compliance Operations Associate at Bridge, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. By conducting due diligence, monitoring transactions, and engaging in cross-department collaboration, you will help maintain our high compliance standards in an ever-evolving regulatory landscape.

The salary range for the Compliance Operations Associate position at Bridge is between $65,000 to $95,000 annually. This range may include various career levels and will be refined during the hiring process based on individual skills, experience, and organizational needs.

Excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a natural curiosity are essential for a Compliance Operations Associate at Bridge. The ability to adapt quickly, problem-solve resourcefully, and stay updated on regulatory changes will further enhance your capability to succeed in this dynamic role.

When answering this question, detail your specific roles and responsibilities in previous compliance positions. Highlight the processes you followed for due diligence and any frameworks you've utilized to ensure comprehensive customer evaluations.

Discuss your strategies for staying informed, such as attending webinars, following compliance blogs, or participating in professional organizations that focus on the regulatory landscape relevant to financial services.

Mention specific tools or software you have used for transaction monitoring. Explain how you successfully utilized these tools to identify and investigate irregular or suspicious transaction patterns.

Provide a structured response that details your approach to investigating AML alerts. Mention the importance of thorough documentation and collaboration with other teams to ensure all aspects of the investigation are covered.

Share a specific challenge you faced in compliance, the steps you took to address it, and the outcomes of your actions. This will showcase your problem-solving abilities and resilience in a compliance role.

Highlight instances where you collaborated with other departments, such as legal or engineering, to enhance compliance processes. Explain your role in these collaborations and the successes that resulted.

Discuss your time management skills and how you prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance. Mention any tools or methods you utilize to keep organized and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

Explain your understanding of compliance frameworks and how you contribute to developing and maintaining policies. Highlight your approach to researching regulatory requirements and collaborating with stakeholders.

Describe your method for addressing suspected regulatory violations, including documenting your findings, escalating the issue to the appropriate parties, and ensuring that resolution processes align with company policies.

Share your passion for the field and why compliance is important to you. Whether it's the ever-evolving nature of regulations or the role compliance plays in fostering trust with customers, articulate your enthusiasm clearly.