AML Specialist

As a part of our plans to become a leading player in the fintech industry and take our brand to the next level, we are excited to announce a job opening for the role of AML Specialist. If you are an onboarding professional in the fintech field eager to contribute to the growth of UniversePAY and demonstrate your expertise, this position is an ideal opportunity for you!

Main responsibilities:

• Ensure effective control for the identification of legal entities and individuals and the supervision of financial transactions.
• Collect and verify the authenticity of documents to complete the Know-Your-Customer (KYC) process during onboarding.
• Review Adverse Media, PEPs and Sanctions screening alert escalations from customer operation representatives.
• Evaluate the background, economic activities, and online presence of merchants to ensure alignment with regulatory mandates from Mastercard and Visa when initiating business partnerships.
• Identify and reassess the risk level associated with clients and partners.
• Conduct ongoing due diligence and compliance risk assessments.
• Develop procedures to improve the analysis of financial transactions, client and partner identification, and ensure procedure updates adhere to international financial institution standards.
• Continuously monitor and analyze the activities of clients and partners, including additional monitoring of financial transactions.
• Create internal and external reports on compliance-related matters.
• Evaluate existing company policies and propose changes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with regulatory prerequisites.
• Maintain communication with regulatory bodies.
• Undertake additional responsibilities related to compliance matters.

Requirements:

• 1+ years of proven experience as an AML Manager or a Compliance officer in a financial institution (acquirer or payment service provider).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finances, Economics, or a related field.
• Excellent knowledge of English and Russian (both oral and written) is a must.
• Strong understanding of AML laws and regulations.
• Practical experience in maintaining discretion and confidentiality with sensitive company information.
• Excellent analytical and time-management skills, attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using MS Office, AML software and tools.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, even in high-pressure situations.
• A result-oriented team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Here is why the UniversePAY team is always in a good mood:

• Coverage of business travel expenses.
• Annual paid vacation.
• Professional studies and trainings.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Highly qualified, experienced, and friendly colleagues.
• Corporate events and activities.
• Dynamic business environment.

Working conditions:

• Competitive salary starting from 1200 EUR/net.
• Probation period of 3 months.
• Full-time work schedule from 9:00 to 18:00EET (Riga, Latvia).
• Weekends and public holidays are set according to the Labor Law of Latvia.
• Remote work mode.