Trustly

AML & Risk Analyst - Sanction Screening

Trustly  •  Lisbon, PT (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

WHO WE AREAt Trustly, we're building a smarter, faster, and more secure financial future by revolutionizing the world of payments. As a global leader in Open Banking Payments, we are establishing Pay by Bank as the new standard at checkout, providing unparalleled freedom, speed, and ease to millions of consumers and merchants worldwide.
Our Ambition: To build the world’s most disruptive payment network and redefine what the payment experience should feel like.
Trustly is a global team of innovators, collaborators, and doers.  If you are driven by a strong sense of purpose and thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and high-growth environment, join us and be part of a team that’s transforming the way the world pays.
ABOUT THE TRANSACTION MONITORING TEAM
The Transaction Monitoring team is responsible for identifying and investigating potentially suspicious activity across Trustly’s payment flows. The team assesses transactional behaviour, detects risk patterns, and ensures timely escalation and reporting in line with regulatory requirements.
A core focus of the team is improving detection quality through data and machine learning. Working closely with analytics, Transaction Monitoring combines ML-driven signals with expert review to reduce false positives, improve accuracy, and ensure meaningful risk coverage. The goal is to stop financial crime effectively while supporting smooth, low-friction experiences for consumers and merchants.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As an AML & Risk Analyst at Trustly, you build a strong foundation in transaction monitoring and financial crime investigations while contributing to a high-quality, compliant risk operation. You work hands-on with transaction monitoring and investigations, ensuring activities are assessed in line with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
This role is focused on building strong investigative foundations. You are expected to work methodically, document clearly, and continuously develop your understanding of financial crime risks. You take ownership of your cases, collaborate closely with senior analysts, and actively build your expertise over time.
You are encouraged to ask questions, build expertise, and take responsibility for the quality of your work. If you want to develop your career in financial crime prevention within a high-growth, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What you'll do

  • Conduct AML and TF transaction monitoring investigations in line with internal policies
  • Collect, analyse, and interpret transactional and behavioural data to identify potential risk
  • Assess customer and transaction behaviour and escalate concerns where appropriate
  • Produce clear, accurate, and well-documented investigative reports
  • Apply regulatory requirements and internal standards consistently in daily work
  • Collaborate with senior analysts and stakeholders to support effective case resolution
  • Contribute to a strong quality and compliance culture within the team

Who you are

  • 1-3 years of relevant experience within Transaction Monitoring or AML Operations
  • Foundational to medium-level understanding of financial crime regulations
  • Comfortable working with large volumes of transactional data
  • Detail-oriented, structured, and able to work methodically under guidance
  • Willing to take ownership of your work and continuously develop your skills
  • Confident communicator in English (B2-C1), both written and spoken
  • Experience from fast-paced financial environments is an asset
  • Experience in AML or Compliance within the UK is an asset
  • Experience with sanctions screening is highly valued
  • Certifications such as ACAMS or ICA are an advantage
Our Fantastic Benefits (varies by location)🌴 20 to 25 days of holiday to support a healthy work-life balance🥳 Monthly team outing allowance to enjoy social events with your colleagues☕ Office perks such as refreshments (coffee, sodas etc.), breakfast, fruit and snacks 🍴 Meal card to  enjoy  a daily lunch allowance to make your workdays even more convenient💚 Well being support our health allowance covers gym memberships, massages, and much more to help you feel your best PLUS additional benefits designed to enhance your work-life experience!
Shape Your Role and Make an ImpactJoin a dynamic environment where you can take ownership, drive change, and continuously embrace new challenges. We’re looking for dedicated and highly motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating across different areas of the organisation.If your skills and experience align with this role, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and submit your CV in English.
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About Trustly

Trustly was launched in 2008 and has grown rapidly over the past 16 years to become a global leader in Open Banking Payment solutions. With a mission to make online payments as seamless as possible, Trustly offers an innovative payment platform, bridging the gap between consumers and merchants. Its technology ensures that transactions are processed in real-time, providing both speed and security for all parties involved.

Trustly's dedication to revolutionizing the payments industry is reflected in its collaborations with major brands such as PayPal, eBay, and Hargreaves Lansdown in Europe and FanDuel, T-Mobile, and Coinbase in North America. To date, Trustly has transformed the performance and experience of payments for over 9,000 merchants in 30+ markets, connecting them to 650+ million consumers through 12,000 banks.

Trustly is a licensed Payment Institution under the second payment services directive (PSD2). It operates under the supervision of the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority in the EU, EEA and the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK. In the US, Trustly is state-regulated as required to serve its target markets.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Stockholm, SE
Year Founded
2008
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