Compliance Analyst

Posted 16 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in CAN
Remote
Junior
Fintech • Payments • Financial Services
The Role
Remote Compliance Analyst responsible for transaction monitoring, KYC/EDD, fraud investigations, sanctions/PEP screening, regulatory reporting, and enforcing AML policies. Reviews transactions and documents, escalates suspicious activity, handles chargeback defense, and supports audits while maintaining SLAs and evidence logs.
Summary Generated by Built In

This is a remote position.

1. Transaction Monitoring

Responsibilities include:

  • Reviewing customer transactions for unusual, suspicious, or high-risk patterns
  • Monitoring inflows and outflows across wallets, bank accounts, cards, and virtual accounts
  • Identifying red flags such as:
    • Structuring/smurfing
    • Rapid movement of funds
    • Multiple failed transactions
    • High-volume transfers inconsistent with customer profile
    • Third-party funding abuse
    • Velocity anomalies
    • Geographic inconsistencies
  • Escalating suspicious activities for further investigation
  • Filing internal Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) where necessary
2. KYC / Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
  • Reviewing onboarding documents
  • Verifying identity documents
  • Conducting enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk users
  • Reviewing source of funds/source of wealth
  • Ensuring customer profiles are complete and up to date
3. Fraud Investigation
  • Handling fraud complaints from payment processors, banks, and customers
  • Gathering evidence for chargeback defense
  • Reviewing device intelligence, IP logs, transaction trails
  • Responding to partner requests within SLA
4. Sanctions & PEP Screening
  • Screening users against sanctions lists
  • Identifying Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)
  • Managing false positives
5. Regulatory Reporting

Depending on jurisdiction:

  • Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR)
  • Currency Transaction Reports (CTR)
  • Fraud incident reports
  • Partner compliance reports
6. Policy Enforcement
  • Ensuring operations align with internal AML policies
  • Updating internal controls
  • Supporting audits
  • Maintaining evidence logs for regulators and partners


Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
  • 1–3 years experience in compliance, AML, fraud, or risk management (preferably in fintech or banking)
  • Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, KYC, CDD, EDD, and fraud investigation
  • Experience in transaction monitoring, suspicious activity detection, and chargeback handling
  • Understanding of payment systems such as ACH, Wire, SEPA, Interac.
  • Familiarity with compliance and fraud tools.
  • Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets for data review and analysis
  • Strong analytical, investigative, and risk assessment skills
  • Ability to meet strict SLA timelines and manage escalations effectively
  • Strong attention to detail, communication, confidentiality, and accountability
  • Compliance certifications are an added advantage


  • BenefitsWhy Join CadRemit?
    • Work with a fintech company driving innovation in cross-border payments.
    • Be part of a team committed to security, compliance, and risk management.
    • Opportunity for career growth and professional development.
    • Fully remote role with flexibility to work from anywhere.


    Skills Required

    • Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field
    • 1-3 years experience in compliance, AML, fraud, or risk management
    • Experience preferably in fintech or banking
    • Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, KYC, CDD, and EDD
    • Experience in transaction monitoring, suspicious activity detection, and chargeback handling
    • Understanding of payment systems (ACH, Wire, SEPA, Interac)
    • Familiarity with compliance and fraud tools
    • Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets for data review and analysis
    • Strong analytical, investigative, and risk assessment skills
    • Ability to meet strict SLA timelines and manage escalations effectively
    • Strong attention to detail, communication, confidentiality, and accountability
    • Compliance certifications
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    The Company
    Year Founded: 2023

    What We Do

    CadRemit is a digital remittance platform that facilitates fast, secure, and affordable international money transfers between Canada, USA, Nigeria, and Europe, aiming to empower diasporans and their families by simplifying cross-border payments and currency exchange.

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