Amber Group is a leader in digital asset trading, products and infrastructure. We work with companies ranging from token issuers, banks and fintech firms, to sports teams, game developers, brands and creators. Operating at the center of markets, we act as liquidity providers, miners and validators on all major exchanges, applications, and networks. Across all products and categories, we have turned over >$1T in volumes since inception. Our mission is to make our digital future a reality and shape it to be fair, inclusive, and kind.

Our people are both dreamers and doers - a self-driven, entrepreneurial community who are believers in the power of decentralized networks. We collaborate across teams and regions, promoting a culture that is open, transparent, respectful and inclusive.

Our businesses

1. Institutional financial services, helping 1,000+ asset managers, hedge funds, corporates, and family offices invest in digital assets via API and our OTC desk.

2. Consumer financial services with millions of customers investing in digital assets via our award-winning mobile app and web platforms.

3. The emerging digital creator economy includes gaming tokens, digital art, sports collectibles, and social tokens.

At Amber Group, you will have the opportunity to work with innovative and entrepreneurial people, solve meaningful problems, accept challenges, and become experts in frontier fields. We strive to take care of our people, providing competitive incentives, benefits and rewards.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Conduct transaction monitoring and market surveillance activities utilizing specialized software systems and established processes to detect and investigate potential instances of financial crimes, including but not limited to money laundering, terrorist financing, and market manipulation and abuse.
• Investigate and escalate transaction monitoring and market surveillance alerts upon detection of suspicious activities and transactions.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of regulatory compliance and ensure adherence to pertinent regulations and industry best practices
• Prepare comprehensive reports, procedures, and documentation related to transaction monitoring and market surveillance activities.
• Analyze system parameters and configurations to optimize the effectiveness of systems and proactively recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with external vendors to onboard and install external systems, negotiate contracts, and ensure successful integration.
• Stay updated on the latest industry developments, regulations, and trends related to transaction monitoring and financial crime prevention.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology or related disciplines.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience, ideally gained within the Crypto or Fintech space or a global international financial institution, with exposure to transaction monitoring activities.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, including AML, CTF and market abuse regulations.
• Proficient in utilizing transaction monitoring software and tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify suspicious patterns or activities and escalate them appropriately.
• Experience and knowledge in managing monitoring systems and conducting data analysis would be an advantage.
• Prior experience navigating the APAC region or global context, with a track record of successful interactions and engagements with regulatory bodies is a huge advantage.
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry developments, regulations, and trends related to transaction monitoring and financial crime prevention.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficient in both spoken and written English and Chinese, fluent in Putonghua is preferable.

Amber Group opens its doors to the curious problem solver empowered to make an impact in shaping tomorrow. As a hyper-growth company since day 1, we continually invite talent to join our diverse, nimble and digitally-native teams. If this sounds like you, apply now, or get in touch with us today at sylvia.wong@ambergroup.io.