Founded in 2012, Bitfinex is a digital asset trading platform that delivers advanced services for cryptocurrency traders and global liquidity providers. Our mission is to build the most innovative cryptocurrency exchange. This moment represents a unique opportunity—a pivotal point in the evolution of finance. Much like the early days of the internet, blockchain technology presents complex challenges, and having an exceptional team is essential to meeting them.

Our workforce is fully remote and globally distributed, allowing us to attract top talent worldwide. To date, we have grown quickly while remaining efficient, securing our position as a leader in the industry.

If you are excited about contributing to a groundbreaking field and believe you can take on the significant challenges ahead, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the foundation of a decentralized future.

We are currently seeking a Compliance Risk Assessment and Internal Testing Analyst (m/f).

The Compliance Risk Assessment and Internal Testing Analyst will work closely with, and report to, the Risk Assessment and Internal Testing Manager in implementing the company’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) risk assessment framework. The role involves providing objective evaluations of internal controls, identifying key issues, and recommending improvements to address risks and strengthen controls. Focus areas include products, delivery channels, geographic exposure, and customer risk. Success in this position requires continuous self-development and expanding knowledge of the company’s products and services, blockchain technology, virtual currencies, suspicious activity patterns, and best investigative practices to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions violations, and to maintain strong regulatory compliance. A solid understanding of the company’s platform, products, and services is essential.

Responsibilities:
• Assess inherent and residual risk.
• Identify, describe, and document risks and controls.
• Evaluate control design and effectiveness by defining samples, performing testing, and recording results.
• Analyze processes and activities through meetings and walkthroughs with process owners and relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct preparatory work for assignments, including gathering information to understand the scope and processes under review.
• Perform critical analysis of current risk exposure and recommend enhancements to strengthen controls.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience in risk management, internal controls, or compliance.
• Basic understanding of blockchain technology preferred.
• CAMS/CBP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Team-oriented yet capable of independent thought, with strong critical thinking and analytical skills.