Job Description

Our client is an FCA -regulated payments and remittance business dedicated to providing innovative payment solutions that connect frontier markets.

Job summary
They are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented
Transaction Monitoring Manager
to oversee the transaction monitoring processes ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and anti-moneny laundering (AML)standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and continually improve the transaction monitoring frameworks to detect and prevent suspicious transactions.
Lead the transaction monitoring team to review flagged transactions, investigate alerts and escalate suspicious activity appropriately.
Ensure compliance with relevant AML,CFT and sanctions regulations issued by FCA and other relevant authorities.
Monitor and analyse transaction patterns to identify trends, suspicious activities,and potential risks.
Collaborate with compliance, fraud prevention and legal terms to develop automated solutions that streamline compliance operational processes.
Maintain accurate records of monitoring activities, investigations, and reporting to regulators.
Conduct regular staff training on AML ,fraud detection, and transaction monitoring procedures.
Keep abreast of regulatory changes, emerging threats, and industry best practices.
Prepare reports for senior management and regulatory authorities as required.
Evaluate and recommend technology tools to enhance automation and efficiency in compliance operations.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, or a related field (relevant professional certifications are a plus).
Proven experience in transaction monitoring, AML compliance, or fraud prevention within a financial services or payments environment.
Strong understanding of FCA regulations related to AML, CTF,sanctions, and payments compliance.
Experience with transaction monitoring systems (e.g., Firco, Actimize, SAS, etc.) is highly desirable.
Comfort in handling and leveraging compliance and monitoring technology tools.
Demonstrated ability to propose and implement automation solutions for operational efficiency.
Excellent analytical and investigative skills.
Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
High attention to detail, with the ability to handle complex investigations under pressure.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Certification in AML or compliance (e.g., CAMS, ICA, ACAMS).
Experience working within FCA-regulated financial institutions or payment companies.
Knowledge of emerging financial crime threats and monitoring techniques.

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We succeed because we dare to think differently from our competitors and ask our clients the right questions, thereby uncovering what they may not have thought of. We truly understand our markets and are passionate about it.

We have continued to develop our markets and venture into new territories. Currently, we recruit into the entire African Market. We deliver the right candidates while taking into consideration the role and organizational fit. Our clients are at the heart of our business and we always take an interest in our clients’ business – that’s why we always get it right first time. We currently have a 99% client retention rate

Industry

Consulting & Advisory

Company Size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Ikeja, NG

Year Founded

2012

Website

erecruiterafrica.com

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