Compliance Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil.

📋 Description

• Lead intricate investigations into dubious activities and high-risk clients across various products and regions.

• Respond to regulatory examinations, internal audits, and partner assessments with prompt and precise documentation.

• Oversee and finalize escalated SARs, assisting officers with the submission of regulatory reports.

• Manage law enforcement agency requests and court order responses in accordance with local regulations and data policies.

• Train and mentor the second line of defense (2LOD) team and new recruits on escalation frameworks and investigative methodologies.

• Conduct thorough transaction analyses to aid in the refinement of risk rules and the development of typologies.

• Draft and uphold clear, auditable desk procedures for both the first line of defense (1LOD) and 2LOD teams.

• Assist with ad hoc projects and initiatives as requested by the Head of Compliance and the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).

• Deliver training sessions aimed at enhancing the skills of the remote 2LOD team on escalation and investigation standards.

• Address all regulatory and partner inquiries with zero errors and within the established timelines.

• Implement revised escalation and decision matrices that yield measurable enhancements in investigative consistency.

• Identify and document more than three new typologies of suspicious activities for internal utilization and partner reporting.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in financial crime investigations, including the handling of SARs/STRs and typology development.

• Solid understanding of Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), sanctions screening, and AML regulations in high-risk jurisdictions.

• Experience in managing law enforcement agency requests and dealing with confidential legal correspondence.

• Ability to interpret complex transaction patterns and evaluate financial crime risks.

• Confident decision-maker with well-documented rationale.

• Experience in an international money transfer business.

• Previous experience in training or mentoring junior investigators is a plus.

• Familiarity with regulatory examinations or internal audit preparation in fintech or financial institutions is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• 35 Days Off: Enjoy a fantastic 35 days of holidays to relax and explore (This will comprise 27 days + 8 Bank Holidays if based in the UK).

• Birthday Leave: Commemorate your special day with an additional day off to be taken within that month.

• Enhanced Parental Leave: 16 weeks of full pay for the primary caregiver and 4 weeks of full pay for the secondary caregiver (Following your probation period).

• Enhanced Pension: Salary sacrifice pension scheme via Penfold providing you flexibility and control over your savings for the future!

• Global Workspace: Gain access to WeWork locations globally.

• Learning Budget: $1000 per year dedicated to learning and development.

• Hybrid Working: We operate from our Canary Wharf Office four days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) for those who commute to the London office.

• Sarabi: Themed snacks and Friday lunches designed to foster strong working relationships within the team.

• Monthly Socials: Participate in enjoyable social events every month for great experiences.

• Free Coffee: Savor barista-style coffee conveniently available at your fingertips.