Senior Transaction Monitoring Analyst

Job Description

Our client, a a rapidly expanding global payments group, seeks a Transaction Monitoring Manager to work alongside the Head of Compliance & MLRO where you will be responsible for day-to-day monitoring of alerts & processing and reporting serious transaction anomalies. Reporting into the CEO, duties will include:

• Develop, implement, and continually improve the transaction monitoring framework to detect and prevent suspicious transactions
• Lead the transaction monitoring team to review flagged transactions, investigate alerts, and escalate suspicious activity appropriately
• Ensure compliance with relevant AML, CFT, and sanctions regulations issued by FCA and other relevant authorities
• Monitor and analyze transaction patterns to identify trends, suspicious activities, and potential risks
• Collaborate with compliance, fraud prevention, and legal teams to develop automated solutions that streamline compliance operational processes
• Maintain accurate records of monitoring activities, investigations, and reporting to regulators
• Conduct regular staff training on AML, fraud detection, and transaction monitoring procedures
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes, emerging threats, and industry best practices Prepare reports for senior management and regulatory authorities as required Evaluate and recommend technology tools to enhance automation and efficiency in compliance operations

You should be a graduate with five years transaction Monitoring experience in a money remittance/payment services firm with excellent communication skills. You should also have a strong understanding of FCA regulations related to AML, CTF, sanctions & payments compliance and experience with transaction monitoring systems (e.g., Firco, Actimize, SAS, etc.). NB Role is 3-4 d WFH then rest in their City office.

If you would like to work for a growing and well backed FinTech at an exciting time of their growth in a role that has significant development and future progression opportunities, then please send your CV to our MD, David Symes FCA at [contact hidden]  (including contact no) including a contact number & email, but please don't apply via linked in messages or unfortunately your application won't be processed) however please note we cannot reply to all applications so only successful applications will be contacted (although under no circumstance are your details ever passed on without your specific permission).