Join our client as a First Line Transactions Specialist (AML, Fraud, Risk) at their Limassol, Cyprus offices!
Our client:
Our client is a leading FinTech company in the Payments industry with offices in multiple countries, including Cyprus. They offer online businesses around the world, access to multi-currency IBAN accounts, global payment acceptance and digital disbursement solutions. The company’s continuous success resulted in the necessity to grow their team of professionals in order to expand their operations even further.
The Role:
As a dynamic and detailed oriented individual you will be specialising in transaction monitoring and be responsible for reviewing and analyzing transactions to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies, as well as mitigation of potential risks associated with financial transactions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Transaction monitoring
- Escalation of potential alerts, positive matches and suspicious activities
- Resolution of internal and external queries in a timely and professional manner
- Ensuring AML Laws and Regulations are met and proper Customer Due Diligence is conducted
- Reviewing KYC and supporting documents
- Documenting decision-making on CRM and supporting tools
- Assessing and responding to Correspondent bank queries promptly
- Resolving and updating correspondent and intermediary bank information for Swift payments
- Investigating and resolving queries received via the Swift messaging system eg. MT199/ MT999, Camt.056 etc
- Responsible for training and supervising new and Junior team members
- Working closely with the compliance department
- Report directly to the Head of First Line
Your Profile (Qualifications & Experience)
- Previous experience in EMIs, PSPs and Banking is considered an advantage.
- Previous experience in transaction monitoring, fraud detection, or a similar role within the financial services industry.
- 2+ years experience in transaction monitoring and first-line customer onboarding.
- An understanding of AML laws and any relevant certificates will be advantageous.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
What is on offer:
- Salary range: EUR 40,000 – 52,000 gross/year (based on qualifications and experience)
- Yearly performance-based bonus
- Corporate pension plan after a 3 month probationary period
- Monthly lunch contribution
- Birthday gift
- Continuous personal development and training opportunities
- Mild Hybrid
- Flexible working hours
- Modern workplace in the heart of Limassol
- 25 days of Annual Leave
- 5 days of paid Sick Leave
- Complimentary tea, coffee, refreshments, fruits, and snacks in the office.
- Complimentary breakfast on specific days
- Biannual team buildings and summer/winter corporate events
- A unique opportunity for a successful career in a global, fast-growing company.
- Professional, friendly & multicultural working environment
If you are interested and meet the above requirements APPLY now! For more information and/or to also apply, email: georgia.michaelides@emeraldzebra.cy
