Analyst - Compliance Operations

Job Description

Nium, the Leader in Real-Time Global Payments Nium, the leading global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments, was founded on the mission to deliver the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. With the onset of the global economy, its payments infrastructure is shaping how banks, fintechs, and businesses everywhere collect, convert, and disburse funds instantly across borders. Its payout network supports 100 currencies and spans 190+ countries, 100 of which in real-time. Funds can be disbursed to accounts, wallets, and cards and collected locally in 40 markets. Nium's growing card issuance business is already available in 34 countries. Nium holds regulatory licenses and authorizations in more than 40 countries, enabling seamless onboarding, rapid integration, and compliance – independent of geography. The company is co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

• At the heart of our commitment to excellence is our dedicated Compliance Team, specifically tailored to onboarding new merchants. The compliance operations team plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Nium's operations adhere to the highest regulatory standards, guaranteeing a secure and compliant onboarding experience for our clients.
• Our Compliance Team is comprised of professionals with a deep understanding of global financial regulations, enabling them to navigate the complexities of the payments industry with finesse and precision. Joining Nium's Compliance Team means being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking group that actively contributes to shaping the future of financial services.
• As we continue to expand our footprint globally, we seek individuals who are passionate about compliance, possess a keen eye for detail, and are driven to maintain the highest standards of integrity.
• Ensure timely and in-depth review of alerts from AML transaction monitoring system(s), escalations on suspicious AML/CFT activities from business/support units and cases arising from other relevant sources (e.g adverse news in media).
• Ensure proper documentation and record keeping of reviews and investigation cases in accordance to Group standards.
• To provide relevant and emerging AML/CFT risk issues from analysis of suspicious activity/transactions.
• Provide inputs and support to strengthen the transaction surveillance and intelligence operating framework and procedures across the Group.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in AML transaction monitoring, SAR filling, Sanction Screenings, Investigations-related work.
• Good understanding of the Payments/Fintech industry.
• Strong Interpersonal and English communication skills (both verbal and writing).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with an investigative mindset.
• Team player but also able to work independently and self-motivated.
• Attention to detail, efficiency, and ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines.
• Good hands-on experience with Advanced MS-Excel including Macros is an added advantage. Knowledge with data analytics will be an added advantage (not mandatory).
• Willingness to learn continuously and keep up to date with the Payments industry and its regulatory landscape.
• This is a fixed-term contract role for a duration of six months, and the role operates on a rotational shift schedule, requiring flexibility across different working hours.

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