Summary

Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you’re passionate about making a mark in the fintech space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We’ve grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry.

If you have excellent English communication skills and are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet, Tether is the place for you.

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About the job

The Asset Recovery Specialist supports end-to-end asset recovery activities arising from asset freezes imposed due to legal or law enforcement requests. The role ensures effective risk assessment of each matter, including the legitimacy and feasibility of the asset recovery request, while maintaining compliance with internal policies, procedures and governance requirements.

Responsibilities

1. Serve as the primary point of contact for law enforcement, regulators, and government authorities on asset recovery matters, coordinating communications and supporting negotiations.
2. Draft, review, and manage routine indemnity agreements, correspondence, and memoranda under Legal oversight.
3. Perform detailed legal and compliance reviews, evaluating cross-jurisdictional implications, analyzing findings from on-chain investigations, and identifying any potential operational risks.
4. Advise internal teams on compliance obligations and risk mitigation, escalating complex matters to Legal and senior management as appropriate.
5. Mentor junior analysts, fostering best practices in documentation, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to compliance standards.

Job requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Law, Legal Studies, Compliance, Finance, or a related field
2. 3–5 years of relevant experience in asset recovery, financial crime compliance, legal operations, or similar roles involving engagement with regulators or law enforcement.
3. Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance frameworks (AML/KYC, sanctions), with exposure to cross-jurisdictional matters and asset freezing/recovery processes.
4. Solid asset tracing and analytical capabilities, including the ability to assess transaction flows, identify risks, and interpret findings from investigations (on-chain knowledge is a plus).
5. Proven ability to manage cases end-to-end with sound judgment, including risk assessment, prioritization, clear documentation, and timely escalation of complex issues.
6. Excellent legal drafting, reporting, and communication skills.

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Communications Skills
• Compliance Knowledge
• Team Collaboration