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Travel Rule Specialist

Zero Hash, Chicago, IL, United States


About the Job
We're growing and we are looking for a Travel Rule Specialist who will be responsible for monitoring and handling our travel rule transactions. You'll be part of our Compliance team and will report to our Senior Manager Monitoring, Surveillance, and Fraud.

Responsibilities

The position will be responsible for monitoring and handling all travel rule-related transactions and activity using supporting third‑party solutions and internally developed systems.

Ensure all transactions requiring sender or receiver information for travel rule compliance are able to meet those requirements based on applicable jurisdictional rules.

Prevent transactions from occurring that would violate travel rule requirements until all required information is obtained to verify the sender or receiver information.

Coordinate the conduct of periodic account/customer reviews to detect potentially suspicious activity while documenting steps taken through the investigation process.

Coordinate the identification and escalation of any issues that impact the quality of the travel rule compliance.

Ensure appropriate action is taken by other TM/TS team members on accounts that have participated in suspicious blockchain activity.

Support the Team Lead for Alerts, Reporting, and Travel Rule to ensure teams prepare required SARS or other required reporting accurately and timely.

Develop, regularly update and ensure accuracy of all tracking logs for metrics reporting.

Support and develop a team‑oriented and collaborative environment to improve the analytical and reporting processes.

Coordinate or lead all other activities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

College degree with strong academic credentials.

2+ years Compliance Experience, including directly relevant to the position.

Knowledge of travel rule requirements in the US, UK, EU, and Bermuda.

Knowledge of travel rule solutions and networks, such as Notabene, Trust, Sum&Sub, etc.

Excellent time management and organizational skill.

Hardworking and driven.

Strong time management skills and ability to execute tasks within tight deadlines.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with colleagues across regions and business units.

Ability to multi‑task effectively and maintain attention to detail.

Strong familiarity with Google Suite and Microsoft Suite products.

Crypto experience a plus.

Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, preferred.

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: zerohash covers roughly 100% of employee premiums as well as a portion of spouse/children (U.S. only).

Vision & Dental Insurance (U.S. only).

Chance to earn equity.

Maternity & Paternity leave (after 6 months).

WeWork All Access Membership.

WFH Yearly Stipend.

L&D Yearly Stipend (after 6 months).

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