Transaction Monitoring Analyst

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We are a MAS licensed startup that has been in business for the past 5 years. We have recently been recognized as the PayTech of the Year at 2024 Asia FinTech Awards. With a profitable MVP, we are now focused on scaling our business model globally.

We're looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Transaction Monitoring Analyst to join our compliance team. In this role, you'll play a key part in safeguarding the integrity of our FIAT and crypto transactions by identifying suspicious activities and ensuring adherence to AML/CFT regulations across multiple jurisdictions. If you have a strong compliance background, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are passionate about risk mitigation in the financial and digital asset space, we'd like to hear from you.

What you'll do:

1. Conduct in-depth investigations of flagged alerts from the transaction monitoring system across both FIAT and crypto (on-chain and off-chain) deposits and withdrawals to mitigate risk exposure.
2. Ensure all monitoring and reporting activities comply with applicable AML/CFT regulations, including MAS, BNM, SC guidelines, or other equivalent regulatory frameworks.
3. Prepare Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) for submission to the MLRO in line with regulatory requirements.
4. Identify patterns and trends in transaction activities to detect emerging risks and recommend appropriate mitigating measures.
5. Support ad-hoc transaction monitoring projects and initiatives as required.

What we are looking for:

1. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Law, Accounting & Finance, Economics, or a related field.
2. Minimum 2 years of experience in compliance roles within financial institutions, fintech, or payments industries.
3. Strong knowledge of AML/CFT guidelines issued by BNM and SC.
4. Familiarity with Singapore’s Payment Services Act (PSA) and regulations governing fintech and digital asset sectors is an advantage.
5. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess complex information effectively.
6. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
7. High ethical standards, self-motivated, quick to learn, and able to work independently.
8. Proficiency in both English and Mandarin as you will need to work closely with Chinese vendors.

The role is based fully onsite, requiring your presence in the office.