Description

In this role, you will lead the transaction monitoring team, ensuring effective detection and investigation of financial crime risks while developing processes that align with regulatory standards. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include managing team performance and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance compliance measures.

Requirements

• •5+ years of experience in Fraud/AML within fintech, banking, or payments
• •Degree in Finance, Law, Business, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• •Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent
• •Strong hands-on background in Transaction Monitoring
• •Experience designing, improving, or scaling monitoring processes
• •Experience in a scaling environment (fintech/startup)
• •Comfortable operating in a maturing processes environment
• •Hands-on, problem-solving mindset
• •Strong analytical skills
• •Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• •Knowledge of EU, UK and US AML regulations

Tasks

• •Own the AML Transaction Monitoring function
• •Lead and develop a team of AML Monitoring specialists
• •Set clear expectations and provide regular feedback
• •Manage team capacity and workload distribution
• •Ensure timely case handling and consistent decision-making
• •Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• •Oversee daily transaction monitoring activities
• •Detect, review, and escalate unusual transactions
• •Conduct detailed investigations of potential fraud and financial crime risks
• •Ensure adherence to policy requirements and regulatory standards
• •Design and implement scalable transaction monitoring frameworks
• •Enhance monitoring tools and rules using data-driven insights
• •Align processes with local and international regulatory requirements
• •Provide updates and reports to senior management and regulators
• •Collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize financial crime prevention
• •Stay informed on regulatory changes and ensure compliance

Benefits