Compliance Associate

With millions of wallet users and a global audience, Bitcoin.com is one of the world's leading crypto content and onboarding platforms. This role suits a hands-on professional eager to help structure and improve our compliance programme. Working closely with the Compliance Officer, you will provide support in owning and running our AML/financial-crime framework, taking the lead on KYC escalations, CDD/EDD, and risk-rating and screening processes, while contributing to broader regulatory efforts across multiple jurisdictions. This is a role that calls for strong independent judgment in a fast-moving, low-baseline environment. Location: Remote (Europe) Key Responsibilities • Handle KYC escalations and own the CDD/EDD framework, including risk-rating methodology and screening/monitoring processes • Recommend and support the preparation of SAR/STRs • Support the Compliance Officer on KYB and partner-related escalations • Contribute to international licensing efforts • Provide cross-functional support to Business Development on compliance matters • Assist with the design and delivery of AML training programmes across the organization Requirements • 5+ years of hands-on experience in AML/financial crime compliance within fintech or crypto, including at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity • Working knowledge of EU MiCA & EMI frameworks • Demonstrated expertise in KYC/CDD/EDD, KYB/UBO verification, PEP/sanctions/adverse-media screening, transaction monitoring, and source-of-funds analysis • Track record of building or materially contributing to a financial-crime programme, including direct experience engaging with regulators • Strong fluency in FATF standards and sound judgment on the crypto AML regulatory perimeter • Working knowledge of GDPR/UK-GDPR as applied to KYC/KYB data, including lawful basis assessments, Article 9 (biometric data), Article 35 DPIAs, data retention, and DSAR handling • Ability to exercise independent judgment and operate effectively in a low-baseline/ambiguous environment Nice to Have • CAMS or ICA AML Diploma (CCAS, CGSS, or CIPP-E a plus) • Experience with blockchain analytics tools (Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM) and IDV/screening platforms (Sumsub, Onfido, World-Check, ComplyAdvantage, OpenSanctions) • Familiarity with iGaming affiliate ad-compliance and wallet/swap CASP-perimeter considerations • Direct SAR/STR filing experience • Knowledge of VARA framework and governance requirements • General crypto and blockchain domain knowledge Why Join Us • Competitive salary and benefits package • One of the most recognized names in crypto • Flexible, modern, remote-friendly environment • Room to grow in a fast-moving global organization Originally posted on Himalayas