Transaction Monitoring Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Portugal, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Manage AML alerts and conduct investigations utilizing the automated transaction monitoring system.

• Examine intricate cases by leveraging various tools to identify suspicious activities.

• Create high-quality reports on Financial Crime investigations.

• Elevate potential Suspicious Activity Reports to the Second Line of Defense.

• Draft reports and present findings to the Risk Committee.

• Engage in internal projects aimed at improving the surveillance framework.

• Report directly to the Transaction Surveillance Team Lead.

• Collaborate with Operations teams and the Second Line of Defense.

• Utilize automated AML alert detection and case management systems.

• Extract customer and transaction data from diverse tools.

• Adhere to Transaction Surveillance Policies and Procedures.

• Uphold rigorous quality standards for case investigations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in AML investigations within a FinTech, traditional financial institution, or regulatory agency.

• Strong comprehension of AML scenarios along with EU & UK AML Regulations.

• Exceptional capacity to follow up, evaluate, and investigate complex financial activities.

• High attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present findings clearly and succinctly.

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving.

• Capability to identify anomalies and risks.

• Willingness to share knowledge and support the team in investigations.

• Must be physically located in the selected country.

• Valid right to work in the selected country is required.

• English-language application is mandatory.

• Visa sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Your own Pleo card.

• Catered meals or a lunch allowance for workdays.

• Comprehensive private healthcare, varying by location.

• 25 days of vacation in addition to public holidays.

• Options for hybrid and fully remote work.

• Free mental health and well-being support through MyndUp.

• Paid parental leave.

• Opportunities for career development, including larger projects, leadership roles, and new skills in Fin-Crime prevention.