Bridge - Operations Associate, Financial Crimes (AML Investigations)

We are seeking an experienced investigator to join our Bridge Operations team in Mexico City. As a member of this team, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive AML investigations from beginning to end, specializing in activity involving cryptocurrency, stablecoins, and associated fiat on/off-ramps.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough open-source intelligence (OSINT) and public records research to support the identification of bad actors and illicit financial networks.
• Draft and file high-quality, defensible Suspicious Activity / Transaction Reports (SARs / STRs) with various Financial Intelligence Units based on the investigative findings.
• Review and disposition high-risk Transaction Monitoring alerts with a specific focus on crypto-related financial crime typologies.
• Document in detail the rationale for the investigative process and recommendations, ensuring full compliance and audit readiness.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of analytical or investigative experience in financial crimes, AML, risk, or fraud, with at least 2 years focused specifically on crypto/blockchain financial crime.
• Demonstrated experience using blockchain analytics tools (Chainalysis, TRM, Elliptic, etc.) or other tools to map, trace, and analyze blockchain transactions.
• Proven ability to draft and file high-quality SARs/STRs based on complex financial and crypto investigations.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with a focus on OSINT methodologies.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of financial crime typologies and patterns utilized to exploit financial institutions, particularly in the crypto ecosystem.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of data (including on-chain and off-chain transaction data) and identify key trends.
• Strong English written and verbal capabilities.

Preferred qualifications:

• ACAMS or similar certification.
• Previous experience working in a Compliance function within a FinTech, Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), or similar regulated entity.
• Knowledge of global stablecoin regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in English