Analyst – Transaction Monitoring
Job Summary
Job Description
As an Analyst - Transaction Monitoring, you will be responsible for reviewing alerts from AML transaction monitoring systems, investigating suspicious activities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will analyze suspicious transactions, provide insights on AML/CFT risks, and contribute to strengthening the transaction surveillance framework. This role involves detailed documentation, record-keeping, and collaboration with various teams to maintain the highest standards of integrity in the payments industry.
Must have:
- 2+ years of experience in AML transaction monitoring.
- Understanding of the Payments/Fintech industry.
- Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills with an investigative mindset.
Good to have:
- ACAMS certification.
- Experience with Advanced MS-Excel including Macros.
- Knowledge of data analytics.
Perks:
- Competitive salaries and performance bonuses.
- Sales commissions and equity for specific roles.
- Medical coverage and 24/7 employee assistance program.
- Generous vacation programs and year-end shutdown.
- Flexible hybrid working environment (3 days per week in the office).
- Role-specific training, internal workshops, and a learning stipend.
- Company-wide social events and team bonding activities.
6 skills required
Job Details
Nium, the Leader in Real-Time Global Payments
Nium, the global leader in real-time, cross-border payments, was founded on the mission to deliver the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. With the onset of the global economy, its payments infrastructure is shaping how banks, fintechs, and businesses everywhere collect, convert, and disburse funds instantly across borders.
Its payout network supports 100 currencies and spans 220+ markets, 100 of which in real-time. Funds can be disbursed to accounts, wallets, and cards and collected locally in 35 markets. Nium's growing card issuance business is already available in 34 countries. Nium holds regulatory licenses and authorizations in more than 40 countries, enabling seamless onboarding, rapid integration, and compliance – independent of geography. The company is co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore.
About the Role :
At the heart of our commitment to excellence is our dedicated Compliance Team, specifically tailored to onboarding new merchants. The compliance operations team plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Nium's operations adhere to the highest regulatory standards, guaranteeing a secure and compliant onboarding experience for our clients.
Our Compliance Team is comprised of professionals with a deep understanding of global financial regulations, enabling them to navigate the complexities of the payments industry with finesse and precision. Joining Nium's Compliance Team means being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking group that actively contributes to shaping the future of financial services.
As we continue to expand our footprint globally, we seek individuals who are passionate about compliance, possess a keen eye for detail, and are driven to maintain the highest standards of integrity.
Key Responsibilities :
- Ensure timely and in-depth review of alerts from AML transaction monitoring system(s), escalations on suspicious AML/CFT activities from business/support units and cases arising from other relevant sources (e.g adverse news in media).
- Ensure proper documentation and record keeping of reviews and investigation cases in accordance to Group standards.
- To provide relevant and emerging AML/CFT risk issues from analysis of suspicious activity/transactions.
- Provide inputs and support to strengthen the transaction surveillance and intelligence operating framework and procedures across the Group.
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in AML transaction monitoring, SAR filling, Sanction Screenings, Investigations-related work.
- Good understanding of the Payments/Fintech industry
- ACAMS certified preferred but not mandatory
- Strong Interpersonal and English communication skills (both verbal and writing).
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with an investigative mindset.
- Team player but also able to work independently and self-motivated.
- Attention to detail, efficiency, and ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines.
- Good hands-on experience with Advanced MS-Excel including Macros is an added advantage. Knowledge with data analytics will be an added advantage (not mandatory).
- Willingness to learn continuously and keep up to date with the Payments industry and its regulatory landscape.
What we offer at Nium
We Value Performance: Through competitive salaries, performance bonuses, sales commissions, equity for specific roles and recognition programs, we ensure that all our employees are well rewarded and incentivized for their hard work.
We Care for Our Employees: The wellness of Nium’ers is our #1 priority. We offer medical coverage along with 24/7 employee assistance program, generous vacation programs including our year-end shut down. We also provide a flexible working hybrid working environment (3 days per week in the office).
We Upskill Ourselves: We are curious, and always want to learn more with a focus on upskilling ourselves. We provide role-specific training, internal workshops, and a learning stipend
We Constantly Innovate: Since our inception, Nium has received constant recognition and awards for how we approach both our business and talent opportunities.
We Celebrate Together: We recognize that work is also about creating great relationships with each other. We celebrate together with company-wide social events, team bonding activities, happy hours, team offsites, and much more!
We Thrive with Diversity: Nium is truly a global company, with more than 33 nationalities, based in 18+ countries and more than 10 office locations. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
For more information visit www.nium.com
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