Description
About the Role
As a Senior Analyst in our Real-time Transaction Monitoring team at Airwallex, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of our financial operations. You will be responsible for monitoring transactions in real-time, identifying potential risks, and escalating suspicious activities. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the company's mission of building the infrastructure for global commerce.
Responsibilities
- Conduct real-time transaction monitoring tasks to timely clear and escalate transactions in the case management system per pre-defined TM procedures.
- Conduct transaction screening tasks to timely clear and escalate transactions in the Airwallex system per pre-defined screening procedures.
- Participate in various AML-related projects and initiatives to help drive operational excellence and overall efficiency.
- Stay up-to-date with AML regulatory regulations and card scheme regulations.
- Proactively stay updated with AML-related news and regulatory developments, improve the knowledge base of AML and sanctions within the team, and assist with the development of in-house expertise.
- Complete other work related to transaction monitoring operations or assigned by the Transaction Monitoring Lead.
- Coordinate with issuing and acquiring related initiatives.
- Actively handle issuing investigations in a timely manner.
- Perform a holistic review for post-monitoring alerts.
- Escalate issuing accidents in a timely manner with proper solving suggestions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years of relevant AML and sanctions experience in fintech, financial services, litigation, or regulatory environment.
- Familiarity with typical money laundering schemes, sanctions compliance, general or risk-based compliance, risk management, and other financial crime compliance.
- Substantial hands-on experience in international, regional, and local regulatory knowledge/experience, AML and OFAC risk assessment, policy & procedure development, alert clearing and investigations, and vendor solutions in KYC, transaction monitoring, case management, or sanction compliance is a plus.
- Strong data analytical skills, including advanced Google Sheets/Scripts and SQL, are a huge plus, though not required.
Benefits
Airwallex is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. The company offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.
Applicant Safety Policy
To protect applicants from recruitment scams, Airwallex has a strict policy regarding communication and payment during the application and interview process.