Compliance Data Monitoring Analyst

he world of payment processing is rapidly evolving, and businesses are looking for loyal and strategic partners to help them grow.

Meet Nuvei, the Canadian fintech company accelerating the business of clients around the world. Nuvei's modular, flexible and scalable technology allows leading companies to accept next-gen payments, offer all payout options and benefit from card issuing, banking, risk and fraud management services. Connecting businesses to their customers in more than 200 markets, with local acquiring in 50 markets, 150 currencies and 700 alternative payment methods, Nuvei provides the technology and insights for customers and partners to succeed locally and globally with one integration.

At Nuvei, we live our core values, and we thrive on solving complex problems. We’re dedicated to continually improving our product and providing relentless customer service.   We are always looking for exceptional talent to join us on the journey!

Your Mission
We are looking for a Compliance Data Monitoring Specialist to join a leading team. The Compliance Data Monitoring Specialist is expected to support the organization’s obligations as it relates to the rollout of the AML/CTF program and the supervision and overall reporting of money laundering activities. 

The Compliance Specialist reports to the AMLCO and to the Global Compliance Officer and works very closely to other departments such as Risk, Underwriting, Sales and Account Managers and interacts with the most senior levels of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Perform ongoing merchant data screening ensuring constant compliance with KYC, AML, and CTF programs, processes, and instructions that are applicable to the Company.
• Be up-to-date with ongoing legislation changes, regulatory recommendations, and industry best practices on AML/CTF, KYC, Client onboarding, PEP, and sanction screening and advising Management and relevant Company personnel accordingly.
• Monitoring of customers by investigating alerts generated by internal systems.
• Analyzing customer information and transactions using internal/external systems, public databases, and records.
• Analyzing potential Transaction Laundering hits and escalation to further internal teams.
• Preparation of a summary of the investigation and overview of the customer’s activity and escalation to the Money laundering reporting officer.
• Contribute to the monitoring of sanctions measures and research on/analysis of alleged sanctions violations or non-compliance as mandated by the relevant Regulatory and other bodies;
• Contribute to reporting on any violations of the sanctions regime or non-compliance through updates and reports to the AMLCO;
• Monitor media, including adverse media, on issues and cases relevant to the mandate of the Monitoring Team;
• Prepare and deliver briefings and presentations on sanctions regimes and the Monitoring Team’s activities;
• Contribute to reports that adhere to a high standard of evidence and rigorous methodology;
• Contribution to a good working environment by taking on a positive and constructive approach in cooperation with colleagues and giving honest feedback ensuring the drive of high performance in the unit.
• Constantly provide feedback on possible/needed processes/procedures changes and improvements.
• Carrying out other tasks and targets set by the Head of Compliance/AMLCO

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a financial services compliance role- must
• University Degree - must
• Excellent knowledge of EverC and Refinitiv World Check - must
• CAMS/ ICA certified – advantage
• CySEC’s AML Certification – advantage
• Investigative experience in the area of expertise is required.
• A demonstrated understanding of sanctions regimes in a United Nations, regional organization, or Member State setting - must
• Proven effectiveness at managing complex matters from inception to closure.
• Experience supervising compliance activities and coaching others.
• Good analytical skills and willingness to do precise and accurate routine jobs.
• High ethical standards, strong sense of responsibility, and commitment to results.
• Ability to understand processes and emerging regulatory requirements and the ability to translate these into commensurate procedures and policies.
• Excellent communication, analytical skills, and critical thinking.
• Ability to make decisions and support them based on current legal and regulatory framework.
• Experience in the payments industry – advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Team player
• Excellent written and verbal English, and Greek. Other languages are a plus.

*****Please send your resume in English

Nuvei is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates collaboration and innovation and is committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. The team at Nuvei is comprised of a wealth of talent, skill, and ambition. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Office and home hybrid working
• Global bonus plan
• Volunteering programs