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Senior Compliance/AML Associate

Summary

The job is for a Senior Compliance/AML Associate in LemFi, a fintech startup reshaping global money movement. The role involves supervising an AML team, applying advanced risk-based AML/CFT/sanctions compliance knowledge, conducting fraud and AML case investigations, and more. It is a fully remote position with 4-5 years of experience in a compliance role required.

Requirements

• Minimum 4-5 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

• Apply advanced risk-based AML/CFT/sanctions compliance knowledge when approving customer requests and actioning alerts
• Serve as a compliance unit subject matter expert for Analysts and other LemFi employees
• Maintain responsibility for the update and accuracy of tracking logs
• Assist the Unit Manager and/or Team Lead in overseeing the work quality and capacity of Analysts
• Conduct fraud and AML case investigations
• Organise and provide compliance and operational training
• 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 applying 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)