Risk & Compliance Associate - FinTech Payments

Overview

We seek a dedicated Risk & Compliance Associate to enhance payment transaction oversight, fraud prevention efforts, KYC and AML compliance, and risk evaluations within a FinTech setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor payment activities to detect suspicious or abnormal transactions.
• Analyze and investigate alerts related to fraud, financial risks, and compliance concerns.
• Conduct KYC, AML, and thorough customer due diligence procedures.
• Recognize transaction trends and risk-related indicators.
• Escalate doubtful and high-risk cases following company guidelines.
• Keep meticulous records of investigations and compliance processes.
• Ensure that all payment operations adhere to regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address and resolve risk and compliance matters.
• Compile and submit reports concerning fraud, transaction monitoring, and compliance activities.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Commerce, Business, Risk Management, or comparable discipline.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience within FinTech, payments, banking, AML, KYC, fraud detection, or risk and compliance domains.
• Strong analytical capabilities and effective problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Familiarity with payment processing, AML/KYC protocols, and transaction monitoring preferred.
• Proficient in communication and computer use.