Senior KYT Specialist (EU)

Description

About us Bitget is one of the world's leading digital assets ecosystems. With over 120 million registered users, Bitget has one of the most comprehensive suites of blockchain products and services available via bitget.com. Our mission is to support the growth of the digital assets industry and we believe it represents the future of finance. What we do empowers the future of finance by ensuring secure, efficient and smart digital transactions. We are one of the fastest growing companies in the digital asset sector. If you are looking for cutting-edge work, where you will have opportunities to develop your career among peers who are experts in their field, and you believe in the future of digital currency, then look no further than Bitget! What you'll do We are seeking a Senior KYT (Know Your Transaction) Specialist to join Bitget EU’s Anti-Financial Crime / Compliance team. In this individual contributor role, you will handle complex transaction monitoring investigations across on-chain, off-chain activity, support fraud-related reviews, and contribute to strengthening our monitoring and investigation frameworks. You will be a key subject-matter resource across broader AML topics, partnering closely with AML, KYC/CDD, Fraud, Risk, Legal, and Operations. Location: Vienna; Relocation from other EU countries possible Job Responsibilities Conduct end-to-end KYT investigations on escalated alerts, including wallet attribution, fund flow tracing, and behavioral analysis across

Responsibilities

• Location: Vienna; Relocation from other EU countries possible
• Job Responsibilities
• Conduct end-to-end KYT investigations on escalated alerts, including wallet attribution, fund flow tracing, and behavioral analysis across on-chain and internal platform data.
• Triage and resolve transaction monitoring alerts within agreed SLAs, ensuring clear, consistent, audit-ready case documentation.
• Review and escalate cases involving high-risk jurisdictions, fraud/scam typologies, darknet exposure, mixers/tumblers, ransomware, and other illicit finance red flags.
• Contribute to SAR/STR preparation by drafting strong narratives, compiling supporting evidence, and escalating cases for filing decisions in line with internal policies.
• Use blockchain analytics tools (e.g., Chainalysis) to identify typologies, patterns, and linkages; produce actionable investigative conclusions.
• Partner with KYC/CDD/EDD and Ongoing Due Diligence teams to align customer risk assessments with transaction behaviors and investigation outcomes.

Requirements

• University degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Compliance, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
• 5+ years of experience in AML/AFC, transaction monitoring, investigations, or financial crime compliance; at least 2 years with strong exposure to crypto transaction monitoring/KYT.
• Strong understanding of EU AML/CFT frameworks, sanctions compliance expectations, and crypto-specific typologies and risk indicators.
• Hands-on experience with blockchain analytics tools (Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic or equivalent) and strong investigative writing skills.
• Experience supporting SAR/STR escalation and drafting in a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with case management systems, transaction monitoring tools, and maintaining audit-ready documentation.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal); German is a strong plus for Vienna-based work; other EU languages are an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.