Senior AML Analyst
Who we are:
We are a leader in fraud prevention and AML compliance. Our platform uses device intelligence, behavior biometrics, machine learning, and AI to stop fraud before it happens. Today, over 300 banks, retailers, and fintechs worldwide use Sardine to stop identity fraud, payment fraud, account takeovers, and social engineering scams. We have raised $145M from world-class investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Activant, Visa, Experian, FIS, and Google Ventures.
Our culture:
We have hubs in the Bay Area, NYC, Austin, and Toronto. However, we maintain a remote-first work culture. #WorkFromAnywhere
We hire talented, self-motivated individuals with extreme ownership and high growth orientation.
We value performance and not hours worked. We believe you shouldn't have to miss your family dinner, your kid's school play, friends get-together, or doctor's appointments for the sake of adhering to an arbitrary work schedule.
Location:
This role is fully remote and must be located in Lithuania.
From Home / Beach / Mountain / Cafe / Anywhere!
We are a remote-first company with a globally distributed team. You can find your productive zone and work from there.
About the Role
We’re hiring a Senior AML Analyst to lead investigations, manage compliance operations, and ensure our EU program meets all regulatory expectations. This role will focus on crypto and fiat transaction monitoring for our payments business and ensure our compliance framework aligns with evolving EU regulations. You’ll also collaborate with product, engineering, and sales to support Sardine’s compliance platform and assist EU-based clients.
This is a 6-month contract role (part-time or full-time), with the potential to extend based on business needs.
What you’ll be doing
Investigate suspicious crypto and fiat activity; submit UARs when needed
Manage sanctions/PEP screening, adverse media reviews, and EDD for high-risk users and partners
Ensure timely resolution of compliance tickets and support Customer Support escalations
Maintain EU-specific AML/CTF policies, procedures, and risk assessments
Track regulatory developments (e.g. MiCA) and assist with licensing prep
Collaborate with product, engineering, and sales to support compliance capabilities and EU-based clients
What you’ll need
5+ years in AML, including 2+ in blockchain investigations
Strong understanding of EU AML/CTF frameworks and digital asset compliance
Experience with blockchain analytics tools (e.g. TRM, Chainalysis)
Nice to have
Proficiency in SQL
CAMS or equivalent certification
Compensation: 4,000-5,300 EUROS paid monthly (full-time; 40 hours/week)
The compensation offered for this role will depend on various factors, including the candidate's location, qualifications, work history, and interview performance, and may differ from the stated range.
Benefits we offer:
Generous compensation in cash and equity
Early exercise for all options, including pre-vested
Work from anywhere: Remote-first Culture
Flexible paid time off, Year-end break, Self care days off
Health insurance, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents - US and Canada specific
4% matching in 401k / RRSP - US and Canada specific
MacBook Pro delivered to your door
One-time stipend to set up a home office — desk, chair, screen, etc.
Monthly meal stipend
Monthly social meet-up stipend
Annual health and wellness stipend
Annual Learning stipend
Unlimited access to an expert financial advisory
Join a fast-growing company with world-class professionals from around the world. If you are seeking a meaningful career, you found the right place, and we would love to hear from you.
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