Yapily, an open banking platform in the Information Technology and Services industry, is seeking an AML Specialist to join their Legal and Compliance team. Yapily is dedicated to providing access to financial services, challenging traditional structures, and creating a global open economy. As an AML Specialist at Yapily, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations and protecting against financial crimes.
With a focus on building infrastructure and tools, Yapily enables companies to connect securely with thousands of banks, access financial data, initiate payments, and leverage the power of open banking within their products and services. As an AML Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of customers that include disruptive fintechs, big banks, and financial institutions across Europe.
Yapily offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, where you can contribute to shaping the future of open banking and making a positive impact within the financial services industry. If you are passionate about AML, possess strong analytical skills, and thrive in a collaborative team setting, this is an excellent opportunity for you to grow your career in a cutting-edge company.
Join us on our journey, and help us build the future of finance 🚀
Responsibilities
- Review, investigate and document transaction monitoring alerts in a timely manner
- Escalate any suspicious customer activity/transactions to the attention of the MLRO
- Work closely with MLRO, Product and Engineering teams to test the transaction monitoring rules on a regular basis to ensure they are functioning effectively
- Support ongoing standardisation, automation and continuous improvement in transaction monitoring framework and related processes
- Complete documented initial and ongoing customer due diligence reviews
- Perform PEP & Sanctions screening and assist MLRO in conducting risk assessments on new/current customers throughout their lifecycle
- Support the team in implementing internal rules, standards, processes, and guidelines as well as strategic company-wide projects on AML/CTF and wider compliance matters
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years working experience in compliance/AML/operations. Working knowledge of the FinTech industry and open banking service is an advantage
- Fluent in English and able to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
- Data-driven mindset, an eye for details and excellent analytical capabilities
- The ability to process large quantities of data and detect anomalies
- Proactive, efficient and well organised
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Benefits
- A competitive salary in a rapidly growing scale-up (EUR 1500-2200 gross per month)
- Generous level of stock options
- Private healthcare
- Comprehensive and tailored mental health support through an award winning provider
- Career trajectory: we hire Yapsters to grow them within the business
- We’re serious about work/life balance and operate hybrid working, giving you the flexibility to work from home, working from our amazing office space or work abroad for up to 30 days per year - Nomad Working
- A contribution to remote desk setup
- Opportunity to work in the office in the Vilnius city centre, parking included
- Opportunity to earn 1 additional vacation day for each year worked at Yapily
- Employee Referral Scheme which offers £1000 per employee referral
- Team Activities - we have a monthly social budget to support getting together over pizza
The Hiring Process
- An interview with the hiring manager
- Strengths & Values interview with some of the wider team (an opportunity to learn more about our culture and for us to understand how you like to work)
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Last updated on Oct 9, 2023