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Crypto Sanctions Compliance Senior Specialist

Sofi
ComplianceOn-siteFull-timeUnited States

Sofi is hiring for the job of Crypto Sanctions Compliance Senior Specialist, United States (On-site). This is a Compliance job in the governance, risk, and compliance field. Review the full details below and apply directly with Sofi.

Organization: SofiLocation: United StatesWorkplace: On-siteFocus: CompliancePosted: Oct 1, 2026

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The role

The Sanctions Compliance Senior Specialist role will be responsible for performing Level 2 escalation reviews of sanctions-related customer and transaction screening alerts for fiat and cryptocurrency and determining the appropriate course of action in instances of a potential match. In addition the AML Sanctions Compliance Senior Specialist will assist with the provision of sanctions-related advice and guidance regarding sanctions laws impacting financial crime investigations across SoFi’s diverse products and services including by providing guidance to the Level 1 team supporting customer and transaction screening as well as on-chain investigations related to sanctions. The AML Sanctions Compliance Senior Specialist will also assist with the drafting of sanctions compliance policies and procedures and help execute ad-hoc projects.

What you’ll do

!important Conduct customer and transaction-related sanctions monitoring activities ensuring that alert determinations (fiat and cryptocurrency) are appropriate fully supported and documented. /!important Make the final decision on alert/case dispositioning escalating potential true matches to management and taking mitigating actions as needed according to procedures /!important Respond to sanctions-related escalations from various business units or compliance teams including related to investigations and guidance on sanctions risk and compliance requirements. /!important Conduct sanctions-related due diligence and investigations to evaluate whether alerts or cases are risk-relevant. /!important Support the oversight of SoFi’s sanctions screening and reporting program including identifying list management opportunities and preparing regulatory reporting as needed. /!important Monitor sanctions and cryptocurrency regulations laws and best practices identify new or changing requirements and collaborate to ensure ongoing sanctions compliance is implemented. /!important Support special ad-hoc projects including the design of escalation paths and strategy drafting and maintenance of procedures liaising with cross-functional teams on initiatives memorializing sanctions-related risk-based decisions and developing tailored training as assigned. /!important Mentor other members of the team on sanctions and crypto-related processes and workflows

What you’ll need

!important Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university in a related field. /!important 3-5 years of Sanctions-related experience within a financial institution or government agency. /!important Applied and practical experience conducting on-chain sanctions and AML investigations preferably utilizing blockchain analytics tooling. /!important Strong working knowledge of OFAC regulatory requirements and experience working with screening tools and relevant technologies. /!important Ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of BSA/AML laws and regulations relative to sanctions money laundering and terrorist financing and the ability to apply this knowledge in assessing transactional activity and sanctions risk exposure to different products and services. /!important Demonstrated written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and across different business lines.

Specific Skills in

!important Experience with Sanctions-related investigations. /!important Applied experience with blockchain analytics tools (specifically Chainalysis KYT and Reactor). /!important Excellent organizational verbal written and interpersonal skills are required. /!important Must be able to multitask adapt well to changing priorities and effectively prioritize workflow to meet deadlines. /!important Ability to work in a fast-paced demanding and changing environment must work well under pressure. /!important Excellent analytical skills. /!important Mentorship or coaching skills to guide team members through crypto-related compliance workflows.

Nice to have

!important CAMS/CFE certification preferred (or willingness to become certified within one year of start date). /!important Chainalysis CCI or other crypto/blockchain related certifications.
Compensation and Benefits The base pay range for this role is listed below. Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidate’s experience skills and location. To view all of our comprehensive;and competitive;benefits visit our strong a;source=gmail;ust=;usg= Benefits at SoFi page!

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Location and market context

Location and work arrangement for this compliance job are set by Sofi; confirm remote, hybrid, or on-site expectations and any travel directly on the application page.

About compliance jobs

Compliance programs turn law, regulation, and policy into controls the business can actually run. Demand is strongest where regulatory change, enforcement risk, and new technology intersect. Jobs like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as relevant regulatory frameworks, control libraries, and audit and monitoring practices.

How to position yourself for this compliance job

Strong candidates emphasize building and monitoring controls, regulatory mapping, policy and training, and partnering with the business to make compliance practical. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how Sofi would apply relevant regulatory frameworks, control libraries, and audit and monitoring practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.

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