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AML/Compliance Analyst

Alpaca · Remote - North America · Remote

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About Alpaca

Alpaca's easy to use APIs allow developers and businesses to trade algorithms, build apps and embed investing into their services. Backed by Peak XV and Y Combinator.

About the role

We're searching for passionate individuals eager to contribute to Alpaca's rapid growth. If you align with our core values—Stay Curious, Have Empathy, and Be Accountable—and are ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Experience: 2–5 years of experience in AML, transaction monitoring, or financial crimes compliance within a cryptocurrency exchange, fintech, or traditional financial institution
  • Crypto Knowledge: Strong understanding of blockchain technology, digital assets, and the specific AML risks associated with the crypto ecosystem
  • Regulatory Grasp: Solid understanding of BSA/AML regulations, OFAC sanctions, and FinCEN guidance regarding virtual currency
  • Analytical Skills: Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, connect the dots across different platforms, and write clear, concise investigative narratives
  • Tools: Hands-on experience with blockchain analytics tools and traditional fiat transaction monitoring vendors
  • Autonomy: High level of self-motivation and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, 100% remote startup environment
More about this role

Alpaca is a US-headquartered, global leader in agent-first brokerage infrastructure for stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, fixed income, 24/5 trading, and more.

Amongst our subsidiaries, Alpaca is a licensed financial services company, serving hundreds of financial institutions across 40 countries with our institutional-grade APIs. This includes broker-dealers, investment advisors, wealth managers, hedge funds, and crypto exchanges, totalling over 10 million brokerage accounts.

Our global team is a diverse group of experienced engineers, traders, and brokerage professionals who are working to achieve our mission of opening financial services to everyone on the planet. We're deeply committed to open-source contributions and fostering a vibrant community, continuously enhancing our award-winning, developer-friendly API and the robust infrastructure behind it.

Alpaca is proudly backed by $400 million in funding from top-tier global investors including Portage Ventures, Spark Capital, Tribe Capital, Social Leverage, Horizons Ventures, Opera Tech Ventures, SBI Group, Derayah Financial, Unbound, Peak XV, Elefund, and Y Combinator.

We're a dynamic team of 400+ globally distributed members...

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