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Haroon Bin Iqbal

@haroonbiniqbal

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I investigate crypto transactions to prevent AML and sanctions risk.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can investigate crypto activity end-to-end—KYT, risk scoring, EDD/KYB, sanctions screening, and SAR/STR reporting—while improving monitoring controls with strong compliance frameworks and clear investigation ownership.

I’m an AML Transaction Monitoring Investigator (Crypto) specializing in Virtual Assets & Blockchain Analytics, focused on turning complex on-chain activity into defensible AML/KYT outcomes. I analyze KYT alerts, trace transaction flows, and assess wallet risk to surface sanctioned or suspicious entities.

Across my experience, I’ve conducted KYC/KYB work including EDD, SOF/SOW analysis, and ongoing due diligence, while applying sanctions and PEP screening to reduce false positives. I use regulators’ expectations and established frameworks (FATF Travel Rule, MiCA, and the 6th AMLD) to guide compliant decisions and clear documentation.

I’m proactive about investigation quality: I apply and validate risk scoring models, execute fraud detection and risk assessments, and ensure timely reporting through SAR/STR filings and law-enforcement RFIs. I also contribute to AML/CFT policy and SOP work to strengthen controls for tier-1 VASPs across multiple jurisdictions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AML Transaction Monitoring

ChainUp Keysecure

Jul 2025 - May 2026 (10 months)

Analyzed 20,000+ KYT alerts to identify potentially sanctioned entities in crypto transactions and performed wallet risk assessments (counterparty exposure up to two hops). Used Chainalysis, Sumsub, OKlink, Elliptic, and TRM Labs to enhance monitoring, validate risk scoring, and report confirmed entities plus respond to law-enforcement RFIs.

KYT Alert Review Wallet Risk Assessment Chainalysis Elliptic TRM Sumsub

AML Officer (Payment Ops)

Kitakami Europe (OuiTrust)

Jun 2023 - Jul 2025 (2 years 1 month)

Performed EDD, Source of Funds (SOF), and Source of Wealth (SOW) analysis for high-risk customers under FATF AML/CFT guidance. Managed end-to-end KYB lifecycle and delivered AML compliance operations for tier-1 VASPs (e.g., Binance, KuCoin, Bybit, Bitget), including SAR/STR and compliance reporting.

EDD (Enhanced Due Diligence)KYB Lifecycle SOF SOW Analysis Transaction Monitoring Chainalysis Sumsub AML CFT Customer Due Diligence Regulatory Compliance

AML Compliance Analyst

Western Union

Feb 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 4 months)

Monitored 80+ transactions daily to detect money laundering, fraud, and other financial-crime risks, performing KYC/identity verification and risk-based reviews. Screened customers against PEP and global sanctions lists, investigated matches, and maintained compliant investigation records.

Transaction Monitoring KYC PEP Screening Sanctions Screening Risk Reviews Fraud Detection Customer Due Diligence Escalation Management