Job Description

CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, an international Fintech company that has developed a state-of-the-art solution that helps businesses accept payments and ensure a smooth purchase experience for their clients, we are seeking to recruit a Transaction Monitoring Specialist to join their growing team based in Cyprus. As a Transaction Monitoring Specialist, you will primarily be responsible for conducting AML/CFT Transaction Monitoring investigations, flagging any transactional pattern that does not fit the expected activity, and performing investigations to ensure compliance with Card Scheme regulations, internal policy, and procedures. Our client is seeking applicants who are ideally educated to degree level in Law, Finance, Economics, or similar, who possess proven experience with financial crime, specifically sanctions screening and transaction monitoring. A highly attractive remuneration and benefits package is on offer, which includes a generous basic salary, medical insurance, fitness allowance, in excess of 30 days paid leave per year, and more! Onsite (Nicosia), Hybrid and/or Remote working options are all available for this position.

 

Key Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Conduct AML/CFT Transaction Monitoring investigations, and deliver high standard research results (e.g. consistent, process adherent, productive).
• Flag any transactional pattern that does not fit the expected activity and perform an investigation to ensure compliance with Card Scheme regulations, internal policy, and procedures.
• Evaluate existing procedures to refine and optimise the transaction monitoring process.
• Conduct and document the verification process.
• Conduct research and investigations on client profiles and documents.
• Perform KYC tasks, including monitoring and tracking of the KYC records.

 

Key Skills/Experience: 

• An academic background in Law, Finance, Economics, or another relevant field is desirable.
• Experience with financial crime, and specifically sanctions screening and transaction monitoring.
• Experience in similar roles with robust knowledge on Compliance and Risk topics around KYC, AML/CFT, Sanctions, Screening, Audit or Consulting within the Financial Services industry.
• Knowledge of AML tools for monitoring, detecting, and reporting alerts, especially Salv/Comply Advantage/Hawk is highly desirable.
• Extreme attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Advanced level of English.
• ACAMS/ICA certifications will be considered a plus.

 

Key Benefits: 

• Attractive salary based on skills and experience.
• 30+ days of Annual Leave.
• Medical insurance.
• Fitness allowance.
• Remote working options.

 

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV, along with any covering letter to jobs@careerfinders.com.cy quoting the reference number ERG9218. Please note that due to the high volumes of applications received only shortlisted applicants will be responded to. By sending us your CV you are giving CareerFinders your consent to be contacted for this and any other suitable vacancies that we believe match your skills and experience. To view our privacy policy, please click www.careerfinders.com.cy/privacy-policy.   

How to Apply

Interested candidates are kindly requested to send their CV to the HR Manager at jobs@careerfinders.com.cy.

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CareerFinders Recruitment Services Ltd

With offices in Nicosia and Limassol, CareerFinders was founded by two recruitment professionals with extensive industry experience both in Cyprus and Internationally. Our core business model is to provide superior recruitment services to both local and international clients and candidates, primarily throughout the Island of Cyprus. Built on foundations of quality, trust and experience our thorough, personal and tailored approach to recruitment assignments sets us above the competition and ensures that both employers and job seekers find that ideal match. The core industry sectors we service include, but are not limited to Accounting, Finance, Banking, Corporate Services, Engineering, Forex/Binary, Information Technology, Shipping, Legal and Oil & Gas.