Job title:
Department:
Compliance Team
Location:
London
Position Overview:
As a Financial Crime Analyst with expertise in the payments and e-money sector, you will play a crucial role in supporting our efforts to combat money laundering, fraud, sanctions violations, and other financial crimes. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in the eMoney/ Payments, including proficiency in AML/CTF investigations, sanctions investigations, and managing and optimising financial crime systems. The individual should be data-driven, self-motivated, and comfortable working in small teams. This role reports to the Deputy MLRO (DMLRO) within the UK Compliance function.
Responsibilities:
* Conduct detailed and comprehensive analysis of payment transactions, customer profiles, and account activities to identify and mitigate potential financial crime risks.
* Use data analysis tools and techniques to identify patterns, anomalies, and trends that may indicate financial crime activities.
* Investigate and analyse suspicious activities, transactions, and behaviour patterns, using available internal and external tools, databases, and resources.
* Implement appropriate fraud management practices and internal investigations of potential fraudulent transactions.
* Assist in the development and implementation of transaction monitoring and surveillance systems, ensuring their effectiveness in identifying potential risks.
* Conduct initial and ongoing due diligence checks on customers, merchants, and third-party service providers to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations.
* Prepare and submit reports on suspicious activities, escalating issues to senior management as required.
* Stay updated on the latest industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices related to financial crime prevention, including AML, CFT, sanctions compliance and fraud.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including compliance, operations, and technology departments, to enhance existing systems, processes, and controls to detect and prevent financial crime.
Qualifications and Experience (must have):
* Minimum of 2 years of experience working within Financial Crime, preferably within the UK’s payments or e-money sectors.
* Strong knowledge and understanding of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, JMLSG guidance, and the FCA handbook.
* Proven experience in conducting AML investigations, sanctions investigations, and utilising financial crime systems.
* Strong data analysis skills and experience using data analysis tools and techniques to identify patterns and anomalies.
* Knowledge of FCA Connect and RegData systems.
* High level of integrity and ethics, with a commitment to upholding regulatory and compliance standards.
Qualifications and Experience (desirable):
* ICA/ACAMS certifications are highly preferred.
* Familiarity with acquirer operations and merchant acquiring would be an added advantage.
* Experience using ComplyAdvantage or similar systems for customer onboarding would be an added advantage.
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Why work with us at Finseta:
Finseta is a fast growing, publicly listed fintech in the international payments space. We’re on a mission to reimagine the treasury and accounting workflow of businesses through our flagship product – bringing Open Banking, third party platforms and online multi-currency accounts together to provide finance teams with a 360 degree view of their financial operations.
Part startup, part established business
We offer the best of both worlds. We aim for the hallmarks of great startup culture - creative problem solving, agile culture, open communication and empowered individuals. At the same time, we're well funded, publicly listed and with an experienced management team at the helm.
Training and development
We encourage self-improvement, and welcome business cases for tutorials, conferences, online courses or real-life courses you wish to attend. We will always do our best to support your learning and development.
We balance the advantages of remote working with collaboration time in person at our workspace. The number of on-site days per week expected from employees varies from team to team, based on team-level needs and dynamics, alongside personal working style.
Great serviced workspace
You'll have access to a private office space in the heart of London City, 14-18 Copthall Avenue EC2R 7DJ.
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