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Alpaca is a globally distributed company offering agent-first brokerage infrastructure and institutional-grade APIs for stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, fixed income, and 24/5 trading to hundreds of…
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AML/Compliance Analyst at Alpaca is a full-time role. Work arrangement: Remote. Location: Not specified. No salary is shown in this listing. It was posted on Oct 30, 2026. This listing is paused and not taking applications at the moment.
Job Description
Alpaca is a globally distributed company offering agent-first brokerage infrastructure and institutional-grade APIs for stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, fixed income, and 24/5 trading to hundreds of financial institutions across 40 countries. Backed by $400 million in funding from prominent investors, the enterprise relies on a team of more than 400 members situated around the world.
Alpaca Crypto LLC is currently hiring an AML/Compliance Analyst to collaborate directly with the Chief Compliance Officer. In this fully remote position, the chosen candidate will manage anti-money laundering and compliance tasks for the digital asset platform. Responsibilities include reviewing transaction alerts, investigating suspicious user accounts, analyzing blockchain activities, handling escalated KYC and KYB evaluations, and working alongside product and engineering teams to embed compliance controls into the API infrastructure. This role suits professionals with prior anti-money laundering experience who thrive in a fast-paced virtual startup environment.
Responsibilities
- Review and disposition daily fiat and crypto transaction monitoring alerts to spot unusual behavior
- Investigate complex user accounts and blockchain transfers through deep dives
- Prepare and file Suspicious Activity Reports with relevant regulatory authorities like FinCEN
- Trace cryptocurrency movements and evaluate illicit finance risks using on-chain analytics platforms
- Handle escalated Know Your Customer and Know Your Business reviews alongside OFAC sanctions screening
- Partner with the Chief Compliance Officer and compliance engineering to optimize monitoring rules and lower false positives
- Coordinate with customer support, engineering, and product groups to integrate compliance measures into the API ecosystem
Requirements
- Possess two to five years of experience in transaction monitoring, financial crimes compliance, or anti-money laundering at a crypto platform, fintech, or financial institution
- Demonstrate a strong grasp of blockchain technology, digital assets, and associated anti-money laundering risks
- Show a solid understanding of OFAC sanctions, BSA/AML laws, and FinCEN guidelines for virtual currencies
- Exhibit proven analytical abilities to interpret complex financial data and draft clear investigative write-ups
- Have practical experience using traditional fiat monitoring vendors and blockchain analytics software
- Demonstrate high self-motivation and the capacity to work efficiently in a completely remote setup
Qualifications
- Hold relevant industry certifications such as CAMS, CGSS, CCAS, or Chainalysis Reactor Certification
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Stock options
- Health benefits
- One-time home-office setup stipend of 500 USD
- Monthly stipend of 150 USD provided via a Brex Card
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Is this job remote?
Yes, the posting specifies that the Compliance Department team is 100 percent distributed and remote.
Who does this role report to?
The AML/Compliance Analyst reports directly to the Chief Compliance Officer of Alpaca Crypto LLC.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates must have two to five years of experience in anti-money laundering, transaction monitoring, or financial crimes compliance.
What salary is offered for this position?
The posting states that the salary is not specified, though it notes that competitive salary and stock options are provided.
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