Financial Crime Operations Specialist

eToro is the trading and investing platform that empowers users to invest, share, and learn. We were founded in 2007 with the vision of a world where everyone can trade and invest simply and transparently. We have created an investment platform that is built around collaboration and investor education. On our platform, users can view other investors’ portfolios and statistics, and interact with them to exchange ideas, discuss strategies, and benefit from shared knowledge. We have 40 million registered users from 75 countries, and our platform is available in 20 languages. eToro is an innovative, fast-growing business and is listed on Nasdaq in May 2025. We have over 1,500 employees across more than 10 offices around the globe, strategically positioned to serve the needs of users. You can find out more about eToro here.

We are constantly growing and are excited to share that we are looking for a Financial Crime Operations Specialist to join our team!

The Financial Crime Operations Specialist is responsible for the ongoing analysis and monitoring of client transactions to identify and investigate suspicious activities that may indicate money laundering, fraud, or other financial crimes. This role is crucial to ensure that the company complies with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and minimizes financial risk. 

What will you be doing? 

• Conduct daily monitoring and analysis of customer transactions, using transaction monitoring systems to identify patterns and trends that may indicate potential risk 
• Utilize advanced analytical techniques to assess risk levels of transactions, focusing on those that deviate from customers typical behavior 
• Investigate and resolve alerts generated by the transaction monitoring system, determining whether transactions are unusual or suspicious 
• Document the review and investigation process, including decisions and justifications for either closing alerts or escalating for further action 
• Prepare detailed reports on suspicious transactions and activities, including all relevant findings and supporting documentation 
• Escalate high-risk or suspicious findings to the appropriate internal teams or external authorities
• Ensure adherence to all relevant AML, Know Your Customer (KYC), and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) regulations and guidelines 
• Work with transaction monitoring systems, ensuring they are properly configured to detect anomalous transactions effectively 
• Suggest improvements to enhance the transaction monitoring system's performance and efficiency 
• Participate in ongoing training to improve knowledge of AML regulations, transaction monitoring techniques, and industry trends 
• Maintain comprehensive records of all monitored transactions, analyses performed, and investigations conducted 
• Ensure that all documentation is complete and audit-ready, should regulatory bodies request evidence of the company’s monitoring efforts