Lead Analyst, Financial Crimes Digital Asset Surveillance

Job Description

Lead Analyst, Financial Crimes Digital Asset Surveillance

The Financial Crimes Digital Asset Surveillance group within Fidelity Legal Risk and Compliance plays a vital role in helping the firm meet its overall AML obligations through the Bank Secrecy Act.

There are thousands of transactions that occur every day across all of Fidelity’s business units. The Financial Crimes Surveillance team analyzes these transactions using internal and vendor applications in an effort to detect, stop, and call out suspicious activity.

We also review high risk customers and entities based on the Customer Due Diligence (CDD) rule from Fincen (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network).

Providing leadership and guidance to other surveillance personnel is paramount in this role. In addition, the role also requires candidates to build positive relationships with business partners in the following groups : Fidelity Digital Assets (FDA), Fidelity Personal Investments (FPI), Workplace Participant Services (WPS), National Financial (NF), IWS (Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services), Fidelity Family Office Services (FFOS), FMR Legal, Financial Crimes Compliance Program Office, Investigations, Credit / Market Risk, and others.

The Expertise we are looking for :

• College degree or 4+ years of experience in the financial services industry
• 2+ years of risk related experience
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to influence others and effect change
• Knowledge of digital assets, understanding how wallets work and being able to interpret blockchain transactions
• Experience with vendor tools Elliptic and Chainalysis
• ACAMS or other certifications
• Proven success with project management
• Adaptable to an evolving industry
• Excellent written and presentation skills
• Ability to handle several tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Fidelity systems including Green Meadow, FocusPoint, FBSI, XTRAC, CACTUS, FDOT, Salesforce etc.
• Understanding of financial transactions, trading markets and operations
• FINRA Series 7
• Knowledge and / or prior experience with IWS, NF, FFOS, PI is a plus
• Previous AML or compliance background

The Skills you bring :

• Proactively identify areas of high-risk exposure and develop efficient and effective solutions to minimize those risks
• Exercise good judgment and demonstrate outstanding decision making skills to prevent or mitigate risk
• Passion for collaboration, and building strong working partnerships
• Ability to balance customer service with sound business judgment
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Proficient PC skills Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, etc.
• Understand corporate entity structures and offshore accounts
• Conduct and coordinate ad-hoc research requests
• Presenting findings to all levels of management

Company Overview

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want! We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates.

We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associate for their unique perspectives and experiences.

For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer.

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to complete the application or interview process.

Please email us at or call 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 2 if you would like to request an accommodation.

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