AML Transaction Monitoring Specialist (Fintech/Payments)

About the role

Our client, a technology company focused on payments solutions for African businesses, is looking for an AML Transaction Monitoring Specialist to join the Risk and Compliance team. The role involves developing monitoring rules, investigating transactions, and ensuring compliance with global AML/CTF regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Design and maintain AML transaction monitoring rules.
• Review, analyze, and investigate financial transactions for suspicious activity.
• Prepare detailed management reports and regulatory filings.
• Maintain a compliance dashboard to track control effectiveness.
• Assist with the annual money‑laundering and terrorist‑financing risk assessment.
• Provide guidance and best‑practice advice to internal stakeholders.

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years of experience in AML/CFT compliance and financial crime investigations.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and reporting requirements of the FIU and local regulators.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools, especially SQL and Excel.
• Excellent investigative, problem‑solving, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and see investigations through to completion.

Required skills

• SQL
• Excel