Financial Crime Analyst, Archax
Office located in City of London
Digital securities exchange, broker and custodian
Be an early applicant
Digital securities exchange, broker and custodian
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
Office located in City of London
21-100 employees
Company mission
To kickstart the digital securities market in the UK and beyond.
Role
Who you are
- At least 3-5 years relevant experience, preferably gained in a financial services or regulatory environment or financial crime, KYC, or compliance-related role
- Solid exposure to AML/KYC processes and corporate onboarding experience is preferred
- Good understanding of Wholesale Financial Markets including knowledge and understanding of applicable rules and regulations
- Experience and/or eager interest in innovation and the crypto world
- Able to analyse and interpret information from a regulatory and commercial perspective
- MLRs knowledge and experience is desirable
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and investigative mindset
- Strong analytical skills including problem solving and solution-orientated thinking
- Able to use initiative, work unsupervised and comfortable taking responsibility
- Energetic personality with the drive to effect change and develop relationships across all levels of the business
- Degree or relevant industry qualifications - desirable
What the job involves
- Reports to: Financial Crime Manager
- The role requires the analyst to support the Financial Crime Manager in all aspects of client onboarding
- The successful candidate will help the Financial Crime Manager manage and oversee the firm’s AML/CTF Framework, including client onboarding, offboarding, ongoing due diligence and financial crime investigations
- The Analyst will work with the FinCrime Team to ensure regulatory and compliance risks are managed and will also have an opportunity to get involved in relevant projects from conception to implementation
- Promoting a culture of compliance across the business
- Supporting and contributing to the firm’s AML/CTF framework and providing direct support to the FinCrime Manager
- Conducting KYC reviews and risk assessments for individual, corporate, and financial promotions clients
- Escalating red flags and high-risk clients to senior members or the MLRO for review
- Assisting with transaction monitoring reviews and investigations under supervision
- Contributing to applicable policies and procedures by flagging gaps or inconsistencies
- Supporting the business in relation to relevant regulatory matters on a day-to-day basis
- Maintaining accurate documentation and case files in line with regulatory standards
- Assisting in the development and production of management information and ad-hoc activities assigned by management
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Archax is a London-based global digital securities exchange, brokerage and custodian. The company builds an exchange designed for institutions and uses existing and proven exchange infrastructure integrated into the institutional trading workflow.
Archax notably stands out as the first firm to receive FCA authorisation as a digital securities exchange. Founded by a team of experts from traditional capital markets and backed by an experienced advisory board, Archax has a deep understanding of how to successfully bridge the blockchain landscape with the existing investment space.
The company is making strides by expanding its offerings and capabilities. With the launch of its first tokenised funds on the XDC Network, bringing major money market funds onto the blockchain to improve liquidity, speed up settlement, and cut operational costs. Alongside this, it has acquired King & Shaxson Capital Markets, further enhancing its brokerage, custody, and trading services, putting in itn a key player position in the growing world of regulated cryptocurrency platforms.
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Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Nov 2022
$28.5m
SERIES A
Sep 2021
$4.5m
CONVERTIBLE
Total funding: $45.1m
Company benefits
- Company pension scheme
- Death in service benefit
- Comprehensive private healthcare scheme
- 25 days holiday, increasing by one day each year (up to 30 days)
- Opportunities to attend events and represent Archax and its vision
- Encouragement and support in your personal career development and industry knowledge
Company HQ
City of London, London, UK
Leadership
Andrew Flatt
(Founder & CTO)Previously served as CTO for Omni Partners, Systems Analyst for Infinity Capital Markets, Infrastructure Engineer for Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and Support Analyst for CACI.
Graham Rodford
(Founder & CEO)Previously acted as CCO and later as a Partner for Omni Partners, Head of Operations for HSBC, COO for Caliburn Capital Partners, Finance Officer for Leo Fund Managers, and as a Financial Accountant for Coutts Bank.
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