Financial Crime Intelligence Lead

As the Financial Crime Intelligence Lead at BVNK, your primary responsibilities will include overseeing a team that handles transaction monitoring, sanctions reporting, and conducting complex investigations in both fiat and cryptocurrency. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to develop industry-leading financial crime procedures and ensure compliance with local legislative and regulatory requirements. This role demands the creation of timely updates on financial crime risks and providing training to staff about these risks.

To qualify for the Financial Crime Intelligence Lead role at BVNK, candidates must possess a minimum of five years of financial crime intelligence experience, with at least one to two years in cryptocurrency. A strong understanding of blockchain analytic tools, such as Chainalysis or TRM Labs, along with experience in fiat transaction monitoring is essential. Relevant qualifications like ICA or ACAMS accreditations are desired. Exceptional communication skills in English are also crucial.

The key skills important for the Financial Crime Intelligence Lead at BVNK include strong leadership abilities, excellent analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial crime risks related to both fiat and cryptocurrency, and effective stakeholder management capabilities. You should also be comfortable working with autonomy and managing evolving priorities while fostering relationships with senior stakeholders.

At BVNK, you can expect a vibrant and inclusive culture focused on passionate growth-minded individuals. The company promotes flexible working hours and a hybrid approach to work, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Opportunities for collaboration with colleagues at international offices, along with a creative environment where your input shapes the company's strategy, are also part of the experience as a Financial Crime Intelligence Lead.

BVNK is committed to fostering a culture of growth, offering meaningful ownership in the business through an employee option scheme and continuous opportunities for learning and development. As a Financial Crime Intelligence Lead, you will engage in bespoke training sessions and have the chance to collaborate with senior team members on innovative projects that enhance both your career and BVNK’s compliance practices.

Highlight specific roles where you've utilized your financial crime expertise, particularly in cryptocurrency contexts. Discuss tools you've used, the types of investigations you've led, and how your insights have contributed to organizational knowledge or compliance objectives.

Share a structured process you follow, including initial intelligence gathering, validating information, utilizing analytic tools, and ensuring compliance with legal frameworks. Explain how you collaborate with various departments and stakeholders during this process.

Discuss strategies such as attending industry conferences, subscribing to relevant publications, participating in forums, and networking with peers in the financial crime and compliance sectors. Emphasize your proactive approach to continuous learning.

Share your insights on emerging trends and risks, such as fraud typologies, money laundering techniques, and regulatory challenges specific to cryptocurrencies. Illustrate your understanding by citing real-world examples or potential scenarios.

Talk about key performance indicators (KPIs) you use to assess monitoring systems, methods for reviewing effectiveness, and how you gather feedback from users to refine processes. Include how you implement improvements based on your evaluations.

Describe experiences where teamwork has led to successful investigations or compliance improvements. Discuss how you foster a collaborative environment, encouraging open communication and sharing insights among team members and departments.

Select a challenging scenario related to financial crime and describe your problem-solving process. Highlight the strategies you employed, coordination with stakeholders, and the successful outcome you achieved.

Explain your approach to crafting clear, concise reports that present data effectively. Discuss how you prioritize information, incorporate visuals, and tailor content to meet the specific needs of senior management, ensuring their confidence in your findings.

Share methods you use for training sessions, workshops, or regular updates that keep all employees informed. Mention the importance of cultivating a culture of compliance where employees feel empowered to report suspicious activities.

Discuss strategies that include regular communication, understanding their needs, and building trust through transparency and consistent follow-through. Give examples of how you've successfully managed expectations while pushing for results.