Vendor Assurance Specialist

Summary

Join Pleo, a fintech company committed to combating financial crime, as a Financial Crime Systems Analyst. You will conduct in-depth analyses of tools and vendor services, evaluate data for compliance and performance, and design advanced testing methodologies. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is crucial to ensure vendor technologies align with onboarding operations. This role requires expertise in financial crime prevention, customer onboarding, and AML/CTF legislation. You will present findings to stakeholders and recommend system improvements. The position offers autonomy to shape the financial crime tooling ecosystem and make a significant impact.

Requirements

• Expertise in financial crime prevention and customer onboarding processes, particularly within the fintech domain
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in B2B due diligence/KYC processes and vendor assurance
• Proven ability to critically assess FinCrime tools and technologies, paired with analytical rigor in interpreting data from these systems
• A strong grasp of AML/CTF legislation, FinCrime regulations, and a proactive attitude toward staying updated on emerging threats, innovations, and regulatory trends
• A methodical mindset that drives prioritisation, task planning, and the ability to effectively handle varying and high workloads under deadlines
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously with accountability
• Advanced communication skills to effectively present findings and implement recommendations across stakeholders, both technical and non-technical

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep analysis and thorough assessments of tools and vendor services used within FinCrime, ensuring they meet critical operational requirements
• Evaluate and interpret data from vendor systems with precision to assess compliance and performance efficacy, providing actionable insights
• Design and implement advanced testing methodologies to verify vendor performance and compliance with AML/CTF and broader financial crime requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that vendor technologies align with onboarding operations
• Actively monitor, measure, and analyse vendor performance metrics, identifying gaps or areas for improvement
• Recommend adjustments to system configurations to ensure we’re making the most of the products we purchase to streamline financial crime compliance
• Effectively communicate results of assurances made to technical and non-technical stakeholders, with a focus on presenting complex matters in an accessible, compelling format

Preferred Qualifications

• Curiosity about AI and direct experience applying AI tools in FinCrime operations
• A forward-thinking, proactive attitude that challenges the status quo and seeks innovative solutions

Benefits

• Your own Pleo card (no more out-of-pocket spending!)
• Lunch is on us - with catering in our Lisbon, Copenhagen and London offices or a monthly lunch allowance paid directly together with your salary in other markets
• Private health insurance to ensure you’re fit in body and mind to do your best work
• We offer 25 days of holiday + your public holidays
• For our teams we offer remote working options
• Option to purchase 5 additional days of holiday through a salary sacrifice
• We’re trialling MyndUp to give our employees access to free mental health and wellbeing support with great success so far
• Access to LinkedIn Learning - acquire new skills, stay abreast of industry trends and fuel your personal and professional development continuously
• Paid parental leave - we want to make sure that we're supportive of families and help you feel that you don't have to compromise your family due to work