Compliance Analyst

Mbanq; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Job description

About Us:

Mbanq is a Banking-as-a-Service provider with operations and customers in the United States. Mbanq was established to provide the technological capabilities necessary to create and operate digital financial services. Mbanq’s solutions are suitable for both retail and corporate clients. Consumer use cases supported range from the basic debit programs (DDA account with a Debit Card) to pay-day advances, personal lines, loans, and secured credit cards. Corporate use cases are currently focused on DDA accounts with Debit cards plus real-time access to all payment rails (standard ACH, Same Day ACH, FedWire, RTP, SWIFT), card issuing and acquiring capabilities, compliance services, and white-labeled web & mobile apps.

About the Role:

The role of the Compliance Analyst is to execute Mbanq’s compliance-as-a-service and regulatory-as-a-service functions, most importantly to carry out BSA/AML risk management responsibilities in an efficient and effective manner. In addition, the Compliance Analyst is responsible for KYB and KYC due diligence of new clients, continuous monitoring, operationally supporting clients’ BSA/AML function, and supporting client/brand policy and procedure needs. The Compliance Analyst will report to the Compliance Officer.

What you’ll do day-to-day:

• Monitor compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws and recognize suspicious activities related to money laundering, terrorist financing and illegal activity.
• Partner with Sales and Brand Solutions Manager on timely and thorough execution of Know Your Customer (KYC), Know Your Business (KYCB) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and responsibilities.
• Provide clients/brands with compliance-as-a-service and regulatory-as-a-service deliverables, including guidance and support related to BSA/AML matters and queue exception reviews.
• Review, research and response for regulatory complaints.
• Engage in ongoing deliverables such as: annual client/brand risk assessment, transaction monitoring and EDD reviews of high-risk clients.

• Recommend and review policies and establishing procedures to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations.

About You:

• A Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, economics, or a related business discipline.
• 1-3 years of BSA/AML-related operational experience and experience analyzing financial records to identify inconsistencies in accounts.
• A thorough understanding of financial crimes risk management principles and the Three Lines of Defense model is required.
• Must have prior experience successfully supporting business units with the execution of aforementioned responsibilities.
• Strong presentation and relationship management skills, with the ability to communicate and articulate regulatory requirements and/or resulting analysis effectively, while inspiring confidence and with an enthusiastic and approachable style.

• Ownership of issues seen through to resolution, providing sound guidance to the business, and positively influencing organizational culture.
• Ability to manage workload and shift priorities to meet deadlines in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• A role that has a decisive impact on positioning our team and company for future growth
• Collaboration with Senior experts from different fields, based in the US and globally
• A culture that encourages trust & promotes an ownership mentality and rapid career growth
• Bonus plan participation.
• Healthcare reimbursement program.