AML Compliance Officer
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About the Position
AML Compliance Officer
Lead AML compliance efforts to safeguard global payment operations in a dynamic financial services environment 🚀
About the Client
Our client is an international payment company that offers a comprehensive global payment infrastructure. They specialize in card acquiring, multi-currency processing, and integrated compliance solutions. Operating in over 135 countries, the company supports businesses with seamless cross-border transactions and ensures full regulatory compliance.
Role Overview
As an AML Compliance Officer, you will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing compliance standards across our client's operations. This is an exciting opportunity to work on challenging projects, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements while facilitating smooth payment processes worldwide. The role is fully remote, offering the chance to collaborate with a diverse team spread across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct risk scoring for merchants considering business model, MCC, geography, and volumes.
- Manage the onboarding cycle according to risk tier.
- Collaborate with compliance vendors and cross-validate their findings.
- Oversee KYC processes, including document verification and adverse media screening.
- Set up rules and thresholds for transaction monitoring and case management.
- Develop risk matrices and monitoring processes with regular timelines.
- Prepare SAR/STR reports and monitor regulatory changes.
- Report to regulators and maintain up-to-date internal policies.
- Oversee cross-departmental regulatory deadlines.
- Participate in the launch of new products ensuring compliance by design.
Requirements
- Experience in AML and compliance within a licensed payment company: PSP, EMI, or acquirer.
- Hands-on experience with KYC/KYB, sanctions, PEP, transaction monitoring, SAR, and EDD.
- Understanding of card schemes and acquiring specifics.
- Knowledge of FCA regulations and the UK regulatory environment.
- Product-focused mindset to build processes, not just execute them.
- Languages: English С1, Russian С1
- Experience in fintech
Key Soft Skills
- High attention to detail.
- Proactive approach with a readiness to delve deeply and take ownership.
- Ability to balance compliance requirements with business interests.
- Effective cross-functional communication skills.
- Stakeholder management capabilities.
We Offer
- Competitive salary aligned with experience.
- Collaborative and transparent team culture.
- High-impact role in a scaling fintech company.
- Recognition of personal milestones and achievements.
- Social benefits.
About the Company
Evotym is dedicated to building exceptional teams for fast-growing companies.
As a leading Staffing and Recruitment agency, we connect top-tier talent with trusted Fintech and iGaming companies, driving their success and growth. Our expertise in the sector allows us to understand its unique challenges and opportunities, ensuring we match the best-fit candidates with our clients.
Join us and be part of a dynamic team and make an impact in the Fintech and iGaming industries.
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