Compliance Specialist- End Client Onboarding (Remote)

Job Description

About Currencycloud
In 2021 Currencycloud was acquired by Visa; we are somewhere where innovative thinking and the power of technology know no limits. We know that the success of the business depends on the people who keep it moving, which is why we are looking for exceptional talent to join our international payments revolution.
We are open & collaborative, living and breathing our company values: Be Human, Better Together and Own it.
About the Role...Our Compliance department is looking for talented Compliance Specialist to join the Client Onboarding team who oversees all aspects of regulatory and legal compliance applicable to the company.
This will include but is not limited to: Anti-Money Laundering (AML)Economic / financial sanctionsPayment Services / E-money Directive
The role of the Compliance Specialist will be to ensure that an appropriate and comprehensive compliance framework has been both developed and implemented in these and other areas. This role will act as our specialist compliance adviser to the business.
This role is shift-based and will require the candidate to commit to 09:00 - 17:00 Monday - Friday and on average every 8-12 weeks a week working 12:30 - 20:30.

The Details...

• Conduct a review of clients' applications at the point of onboarding
• Carry out enhanced customer due diligence (ECDD) and know-your-customer (KYC) on new clients
• Conduct sanction/PEP screening and investigate potential hits
• Conduct monitoring of existing applications to ensure that documentation is up to date
• Support data-protection compliance
• Complete Compliance administration (record training, keeping client records up-to-date) as required
• Analyse payment and compliance data to identify trends and patterns
• Review the effectiveness of current monitoring rules and settings and provide feedback on ways to optimise
• Continuously review current processes and suggest improvements to the process as well as systems used
• Work cross-departmental to proactively identify and resolve operational compliance queries
• Undertake assigned Compliance project work
• Identification and reporting of suspicious activity to relevant global financial intelligence units
• Proactively escalate urgent cases to the MLRO/DMLRO for further review
• Keep up-to-date with current and future regulatory changes that affect the business and use this knowledge to proactively suggest improvements to compliance policies and procedures.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Excellent analytical skills and ability to work in a methodical manner with high attention to detail
• Ability to work independently to manage assigned tasks to ensure daily targets are met
• An accountable worker who takes ownership of cases from start to finish
• Team player who enjoys working with others in order to achieve a shared goal efficiently and effectively
• Ability to reprioritise and multitask at short notice to meet tight deadlines
• Have an interest in having a career in Compliance within the payments, financial services, technology or FX industry
• Be articulate, numerate, organised, hardworking and able to build excellent relationships.

Why Currencycloud?
We are a company that values flexibility and a positive work-life balance. Wherever you are located, we trust you and your manager to determine the best office arrangement for you.
Your health and well-being are a top priority for us, and that's why we offer an extensive employee benefits package that takes care of you from all angles. You'll enjoy a competitive salary, a performance-based bonus (for permanent employees), a generous pension or 401K contribution, a flexible benefits allowance (location dependant) and a comprehensive healthcare plan that has built-in access to mental health support.
We also believe in providing our employees with ample opportunities for growth and development, so you'll have access to comprehensive learning and development resources as well as leadership training that will help you achieve your career goals.
We aren’t currently looking for additional Recruiter support on this role and won’t be accepting any unsolicited CVs