Senior Financial Crime Compliance Officer

About the role

Trumia, a new-generation E-Money and Payment Services provider licensed and regulated in the EU, is looking for a Senior Financial Crime Compliance Officer to join its fast-growing team. The role covers day-to-day financial crime compliance operations, mentoring the team and supporting the institution's AML/CFT framework.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day FCC operations, including onboarding workflows, transaction monitoring, RFI management and acting as first point of escalation for stakeholder queries
• Mentor team members, coordinate daily tasks and streamline internal workflows to speed up client onboarding
• Optimise transaction monitoring rules and screening parameters to reduce false positives
• Collect and analyse Management Information for the Risk and Compliance Committee, Board, Auditors and Regulators
• Investigate complex AML/CFT suspicions and update the MLRO, and advise on onboarding or retaining high-risk clients
• Take part in EDD for complex B2B and B2C clients and act as internal subject matter expert
• Design and maintain the AML/CFT framework, keep policies and controls up to date and deliver staff training
• Conduct the annual Business Risk Assessment and Jurisdiction Risk Assessment
• Manage regulator (FIAU/MFSA) relationships, submit periodical reports and review internal reports of suspicion
• Brief the Executive Team and Board on AML/CFT risks and trends

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role in financial services or an AML/CFT consultancy
• Highest education qualification in Law, Finance, Banking, Criminology or a relevant field
• ACAMS certification or equivalent is an asset
• Strong decision-making, attention to detail, organisational skills and excellent English communication

Required skills

• AML/CTF and transaction monitoring legislation, including the FIAU's Implementing Procedures
• CDD requirements for client onboarding
• Knowledge of payment methods such as bank transfers, card payments, PISP and APM is an asset

What we offer

• Private health insurance after probation
• Office in an attractive location with daily breakfasts and Friday lunches
• Regular office and team-building events