Edd Analyst

Tether enables businesses - including exchanges, wallets, payment processors, financial services and ATMs - to easily use reserve-backed tokens on blockchains. By leveraging blockchain technology, Tether allows you to store, send and receive digital tokens person-to-person, globally, instantly, and securely for a fraction of the cost of alternatives. Tether’s platform is built to prioritize transparency at all times.

Being anchored or “tethered” to real world currency, Tether provides protection from the volatility of cryptocurrencies. Tether is a token backed by actual assets, including USD and Euros. One Tether equals one underlying unit of the currency backing it, e.g., the U.S. Dollar, and is backed 100% by actual assets in the Tether platform’s reserve account.

Our team is fully remote and globally distributed to capture the best talent from around the world. So far our company has grown fast and stayed lean to secure its place as a leader in the space.

If you get excited about being in an industry that is breaking new ground and have confidence you can conquer the most challenging feats we'll encounter, we want to talk to you. Join us, and help lay the foundation for a decentralized future.

We are currently looking for an **EDD Analyst
Over time the incumbent will be expected to develop their AML knowledge and investigative and analytical skills to also provide analytical support to investigations using blockchain analytical tools and when needed, assist with investigations.

The incumbent will maintain and develop strong relationships and network amongst peers in the industry to learn and share best practices, investigative and analytical techniques.

In performing the role, the incumbent will strive to continuously self-develop and enhance their skill sets including; understanding blockchain technology, virtual currencies, suspicious activities in the space, criminals’ modus operandi and best investigative practices to mitigate against the risk of money laundering, financing terrorism or violating sanctions on behalf of Tether and to ensure the company’s robust Regulatory Compliance.

**Requirements**:
In addition to the skill set preferred requirements listed below the incumbent must be able to work independently with minimum supervision, (seeking guidance as required), flexible as to working arrangement and hours and confident in making decisions as delegated by the Compliance Manager / CCO.
- Secondary education (University or College Preferred)
- Experience in an analytical or investigative function
- Introductory level AML experience including customer and enhanced due diligence(CDD/EDD), and AML/CTF/Sanctions Investigations,
- Basic knowledge of blockchain technology, (enhanced in the role)
- CBP designation (preferred)
- ACAMS designation (preferred)
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, (incl. creating pivot tables)
- Demonstrated critical-thinking skills, (decision-making)
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Organizational understanding, (enhanced in the role)
- Blockchain analytical tools such as Chainalysis, Elliptic, Ciphertrace is an advantage