Senior AML Compliance Associate

Summary

Join LemFi, a Series B fintech revolutionizing cross-border financial services, as a Senior Compliance Associate! This fully remote role requires advanced knowledge of global AML/CFT compliance and at least 3 years of experience. You will lead the Transaction Monitoring team, conducting investigations, reviewing alerts, and providing guidance. Responsibilities include applying risk-based compliance knowledge, updating tracking logs, and escalating concerns. You will also perform enhanced due diligence and manage team KPIs. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and communication skills, excels in a team environment, and is adaptable to a dynamic regulatory landscape.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of total AML/Compliance experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of global regulatory requirements
• Attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills
• Ability to thrive as part of a team and be an empowering, constructive and considerate colleague
• Ability to take ownership of your work product and consistently deliver results in a high case volume production environment
• Fantastic communication skills, both verbal and written including the ability to produce high spec PowerPoint presentations
• Data and analytical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to perform data analysis
• Ability to learn new technologies and systems
• Adaptability to global operational needs and ability to work in a rapidly changing business and regulatory environment

Responsibilities

• Ability to apply risk-based AML/CFT/sanctions compliance knowledge when approving customer requests and actioning alerts
• Ensure tracking logs are updated
• Conduct fraud and AML case investigations
• Conduct thorough reviews of transaction monitoring alerts
• Provide AML compliance and operational guidance to Analysts
• Provide management with ongoing, insightful updates and data metrics on compliance operational tasks
• Escalate concerns and urgent matters to Compliance Management
• Perform enhanced due diligence on higher-risk customers and provide recommendations on the customer relationship to the Compliance Officer
• Engage in cross-functional responsibilities and assist the Team Lead, Unit Manager and Compliance Management on an ad hoc basis where needed
• Actively develop and maintain knowledge of AML and criminal trends, methods and typologies, and subsequently apply these to the assessment of customer identification, verification, and behavioural data to identify unusual activity
• Manage KPI and work shift schedules for the team

Preferred Qualifications

• Team leader experience
• Knowledge of the AML regulatory requirements and developments within the United States, Canada, and Nigeria
• CAMS certification (or equivalent)