SENIOR AML COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATE AT LEMFI (FORMERLY LEMONADE FINANCE)

About Company:

LemFi (YC S21) is building the neobank for African diaspora in North America & Europe. We provide our users with a multi-currency account that allows them to hold, send, and receive money from Africa in any currency for their business and personal banking needs. We are a fast-paced startup with entities in the UK, USA, Canada and Nigeria and you would be required to familiarize yourself with necessary statutory and regulatory requirements in these locations.

Job Description:

• 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;
• 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.
• 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;

Requirements:

• Comprehensive knowledge of global regulatory requirements
• Attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills;
• Fantastic communication skills, both verbal and written including the ability to produce high spec PowerPoint presentations;
• Ability to learn new technologies and systems;
• Adaptability to global operational needs and ability to work in a rapidly changing business and regulatory environment.
• 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;
• Team leader experience
• Knowledge of the AML regulatory requirements and developments within the United States, Canada, and Nigeria.
• CAMS certification (or equivalent).

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 4 years of total AML/Compliance experience
• Data and analytical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to perform data analysis;

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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