About the Company
An international FinTech company operating in the payment processing industry and working with merchants and payment partners across multiple GEOs.
The company is looking for an AML & Compliance Specialist to support its compliance operations, merchant due diligence, and financial crime prevention processes.
About the Role
We are looking for an AML & Compliance Specialist with practical experience in PSP, acquiring, or payment services.
You will be responsible for conducting due diligence, identifying financial crime risks, reviewing payment activity, and supporting compliance with applicable AML/CTF requirements.
• Conduct KYC/KYB and due diligence checks on merchants and business partners.
• Review corporate documentation, ownership structures, UBO information, and business activities.
• Perform enhanced due diligence for higher-risk merchants and transactions.
• Conduct sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening.
• Review suspicious transaction activity and investigate potential AML/CTF risks.
• Assess merchant business models and payment-related risk factors.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare internal reports and escalate suspicious activity or compliance concerns.
• Support the development and updating of AML/CTF policies and internal procedures.
• Cooperate with onboarding, operations, legal, and payment teams.
• Previous AML/Compliance experience within a PSP, acquiring company, or payment services environment.
• Strong understanding of AML/CTF principles, KYC/KYB, CDD, and EDD.
• Experience reviewing merchant documentation and ownership structures.
• Understanding of transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and financial crime risks.
• Familiarity with payment processing and merchant onboarding.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and handle sensitive information.
• Full-time, remote position.
• International FinTech and payments environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to AML processes and compliance controls.
• Competitive compensation discussed individually.