merlin111
Compliance Analyst
Compliance & AML Analyst with hands-on experience in Transaction Monitoring, Investigations, and Risk Assessment across both traditional finance and crypto sectors. Skilled in tools like Chainalysis and familiar with KYC, KYB, and EDD processes. Known for a detail-oriented mindset, strong analytical skills, and a calm, thoughtful approach to complex casework. Passionate about financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and continuous learning in a fast-evolving space.
Experience: 3 years
Yearly salary: $40,000
Hourly rate: $20
Nationality: 🇻🇳 Vietnam
Residency: 🇻🇳 Vietnam
Experience
Compliance Analyst
Kraken 2021 - 2025
- Compliance Analyst – TM/BM Alerts + Handled alerts related to crypto transactions (BM/TM) using Chainalysis Reactor and KYT + Identified and escalated red flags involving scams, mule funnels, layering, cross-chain bridging, and exposure to mixers/sanctioned entities + Reviewed and visualized wallet transactions across Ethereum, BSC, Tron, and Polygon using Chainalysis alerts and Reactor graphs to identify risk exposure + Collaborated with investigators on follow-up reviews and SAR justification + Performed risk assessments and escalated findings promptly to ensure compliance with regulatory timelines + Assisted investigators by clearly documenting blockchain transaction alerts, outlining suspicious elements and rationale for escalation + Consistently maintained a top 3–5 weekly ranking for TM/BM alert handling performance, demonstrating sustained efficiency and accuracy - Compliance Analyst – SAR Filing/Creation + Created and filed over 2,600 SARs/STRs/SMRs across multiple global regulators, including FinCEN, FINTRAC, AUSTRAC, and various offshore jurisdictions + Led training sessions for new SAR team members and consultants + Actively supported complex multi-client SAR filings to regulators, including detailed FINTRAC submissions involving hundreds of linked accounts + Supported PEP/NN and High-Risk Monitoring (HRM) project; nominated as a top performer + Worked with FIU team on audit data, interim reports, and name screening
Skills
analyst
english
vietnamese