About AML RightSource
We are AML RightSource, the leading technology-enabled managed services firm focused on fighting financial crime for our clients and the world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and operating across the globe, we are a trusted partner to our financial institution, FinTech, money service business, and corporate clients.
Core Competencies & Expertise
- AML & KYC Compliance – Conducting CDD and EDD on customers, including high-risk entities, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and businesses operating in crypto-related activities.
- Crypto Transaction Monitoring – Investigating on-chain and off-chain transactions to identify potential risks related to mixers, tumblers, darknet markets, and high-risk jurisdictions.
- Blockchain Analytics Tools – Hands-on experience using :
- Chainalysis – Wallet clustering, transaction tracing, exposure risk scoring.
- TRM Labs – Address screening, smart contract analytics, fraud detection.
- Gemini – Exchange compliance monitoring, blockchain forensic investigations.
- Sanctions & Adverse Media Screening – Screening wallets, counterparties, and entities against OFAC, UN, EU, and FATF watchlists.
- Regulatory Compliance – Strong understanding of FinCEN, FATF, SEC, FCA, and MAS crypto compliance frameworks.
- SAR / STR Filing – Drafting and submitting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for regulatory reporting.
- Risk Assessment & Escalation – Providing insights on crypto-specific typologies, including DeFi exploits, NFT wash trading, and stablecoin risks.
- Cross-functional Collaboration – Working with internal fraud teams, law enforcement, and regulators to investigate and mitigate crypto financial crimes.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Due Diligence (CDD) & Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) – Crypto-SpecificConduct CDD / EDD for crypto customers, including individuals, exchanges, OTC desks, and institutional clients.Assess the source of wealth and source of funds (SOW / SOF) for crypto-related transactions.Verify wallet addresses, transaction histories, and counterparties for potential illicit activity.Utilize Chainalysis Reactor / TRM Labs to investigate high-risk wallet interactions.Crypto Transaction Monitoring & Risk DetectionMonitor real-time crypto transactions for suspicious patterns using Gemini, Chainalysis KYT, and TRM Labs.Detect and analyze trends in illicit activities, such as mixing services, cross-chain swaps, and sanction evasion techniques.Investigations & ReportingConduct blockchain forensics on crypto currency to track fund flows.File Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) / Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) for money laundering, fraud, and terrorist financing cases.Sanctions & Adverse Media ScreeningScreen crypto wallet addresses and counterparties against OFAC SDN, EU, UN, and other sanctions lists.Conduct adverse media research on high-risk crypto businesses.Regulatory Compliance & Risk ManagementEnsure compliance with FATF Travel Rule, FinCEN requirements, and global AML / CFT regulations.Stay updated on crypto-related enforcement actions and emerging risks.Preferred Certifications
Crypto-Specific Certifications :Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator (CCI)Chain analysis Cryptocurrency Fundamentals Certification (CCFC)TRM Academy CertificationsAML & Compliance Certifications :Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)ICA Advanced Certificate in AML & Crypto ComplianceCertified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS)