Financial Crime Subject Matter Expert

TransferMate, Ireland’s most recent tech unicorn, is a global B2B payments technology firm, powering international payments and receivables transactions for the world's biggest brands.

TransferMate is part of CluneTech, a suite of companies providing cutting-edge solutions that simplify global business. We have been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 9 consecutive years, a “Best Workplace for Women” for the past 5 years and most recently, we were delighted to be recognised as a “Best Workplace in Tech” for the accreditation’s second year.

Our global footprint encompasses 35 offices worldwide and we do business across 100 countries on a daily basis. We have over 1,200 employees globally and are currently looking for the newest member of our team.

The Global FinCrime Subject Matter Expert is a person responsible for monitoring and conducting second line investigations of partners, clients, third parties and other parties as necessary to counter money laundering and terrorist financing, conducting checks for sanctions, and other financial crimes. Implements their actions in accordance with the legal requirements for combating money laundering and countering terrorist financing, issued by Ireland, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and other relevant national legal frameworks in the countries where the company operates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all communication, reports and responses to regulatory requests are accurate, completed and submitted on time. Submit reports relating to name screening, suspicious activity, and other reports to the regulatory body as required by applicable regulations.
• Contribute to internal and external audits of compliance and regulatory processes and procedures, respond to the results of the audits and assessments, remediate issues identified, and develop corrective action plans. Contribute to providing training, guidance and thought leadership pieces on compliance and regulatory risk issues and trends to colleagues and Executive committees.
• Conduct a detailed assessment of the company's partners, clients, third parties in accordance with the legal requirements for preventing and combating money laundering and countering terrorist financing issued by Ireland, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and national legal frameworks in the countries where the company carries out activity.
• Responsible for providing expertise on the possible risks and scenarios of vulnerability facing the business, in accordance with the set policies and procedures. Responsible for processing inquiries and providing answers to other departments of the company, as well as law enforcement agencies.
• Responsible for working on assigned projects, as well as for conducting investigations, in which all data that confirms or excludes the participation of the subject in a crime and / or violation of company rules should be checked. Assists the Head of the unit in carrying out his daily tasks.

Requirements

• Experience in a fintech environment, with an understanding of the domestic and international payment industry
• Knowledge of risk management principles, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
• Strong decision-making skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Is collaborative in approach with strong emphasis on delivery and execution
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
• Exhibits a positive 'can do' attitude with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates an ability to interact and influence at a senior level.

The skills that you have:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, professional certification (e.g., CAMS / ICA) or relevant experience (3 years +)
• Knowledge of Global AML / CFT regulations
• Knowledge of Global Financial Sanctions regimes including OFAC, OFSI, EU and UN

Benefits

TransferMate Global Payments is one of the world's fastest-growing FinTech companies, and is transforming the way businesses pay and get paid across international borders. In our organisation you will join enthusiastic and energetic colleagues who are ambitious, helpful and welcoming. You will also join a collection of award-winning companies which take career progression and corporate responsibility extremely seriously, all within a positive and friendly workplace culture.