Sanctions Financial Crime Junior Analyst 100% remote

About Us

At Tether, we're not just building products, we're pioneering a global financial revolution. Our cutting-edge solutions empower businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to seamlessly integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction.

Tether Finance: Our innovative product suite features the world's most trusted stablecoin, USDT, relied upon by hundreds of millions worldwide, alongside pioneering digital asset tokenization services.

Tether Power: Driving sustainable growth, our energy solutions optimize excess power for Bitcoin mining using eco-friendly practices in state-of-the-art, geo-diverse facilities.

Tether Data: Fueling breakthroughs in AI and peer-to-peer technology, we reduce infrastructure costs and enhance global communications with cutting-edge solutions like KEET, our flagship app that redefines secure and private data sharing.

Tether Education: Democratizing access to top-tier digital learning, we empower individuals to thrive in the digital and gig economies, driving global growth and opportunity.

Tether Evolution: At the intersection of technology and human potential, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible, crafting a future where innovation and human capabilities merge in powerful, unprecedented ways.

Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. We've grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry.

The Role

We are looking for a Sanctions & Financial Crime Junior Analyst to support our Compliance team in managing sanctions and adverse media alerts, while developing strong analytical and investigative capabilities.

This role is ideal for someone early in their AML career who wants to move beyond alert handling into financial crime investigations, particularly within a fast-growing crypto and fintech environment. You will play a key role in ensuring timely and accurate alert reviews, while gaining exposure to sanctions screening, blockchain analytics, and complex investigations over time.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Review and manage sanctions and adverse media alerts in a timely and accurate manner
• Conduct name screening and customer checks using tools such as WorldCheck (or similar)
• Apply basic AML knowledge when reviewing alerts and cases
• Maintain accurate and complete case documentation and internal tracking systems
• Monitor relevant sanctions and adverse media sources, identifying and escalating risks
• Communicate key findings and urgent updates to the Compliance team

Analytical & Investigative Development

• Support sanctions and AML investigations as required
• Assist in the use of blockchain analytics tools for case analysis
• Contribute to ongoing investigative work and internal reviews
• Develop understanding of financial crime typologies, sanctions frameworks, and crypto-related risks

Collaboration & Projects

• Support internal compliance projects and initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data consistency and reporting accuracy
• Assist in preparing and delivering compliance training (sanctions / adverse media)

Continuous Learning

• Stay up to date on sanctions regulations, AML trends, and emerging risks
• Build knowledge of blockchain, virtual assets, and financial crime patterns
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and best practices within the team

Requirements

Must Have

• 3+ years of experience in sanctions, financial crime, AML or investigations
• Experience in an analytical or case-handling role (alerts, reviews, due diligence, etc.)
• Background in financial services, fintech, payments, or crypto
• Basic understanding of AML principles and frameworks
• Fluent English

Nice to Have

• Experience with screening tools (e.g., WorldCheck or similar)
• Exposure to blockchain / crypto environments
• ACAMS, CRC or similar certification
• Spanish or other European languages