Transaction Monitoring Manager

Our client is an FCA \-regulated payments and remittance business dedicated to providing innovative payment solutions that connect frontier markets.

Job summary

They are seeking an experienced and detail\-oriented Transaction Monitoring Manager to oversee the transaction monitoring processes ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and anti\-moneny laundering (AML)standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and continually improve the transaction monitoring frameworks to detect and prevent suspicious transactions.
  


• Lead the transaction monitoring team to review flagged transactions, investigate alerts and escalate suspicious activity appropriately.
  


• Ensure compliance with relevant AML,CFT and sanctions regulations issued by FCA and other relevant authorities.
  


• Monitor and analyse transaction patterns to identify trends, suspicious activities,and potential risks.
  


• Collaborate with compliance, fraud prevention and legal terms to develop automated solutions that streamline compliance operational processes.
  


• Maintain accurate records of monitoring activities, investigations, and reporting to regulators.
  


• Conduct regular staff training on AML ,fraud detection, and transaction monitoring procedures.
  


• Keep abreast of regulatory changes, emerging threats, and industry best practices.
  


• Prepare reports for senior management and regulatory authorities as required.
  


• Evaluate and recommend technology tools to enhance automation and efficiency in compliance operations.
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, or a related field (relevant professional certifications are a plus).
  


• Proven experience in transaction monitoring, AML compliance, or fraud prevention within a financial services or payments environment.
  


• Strong understanding of FCA regulations related to AML, CTF,sanctions, and payments compliance.
  


• Experience with transaction monitoring systems (e.g., Firco, Actimize, SAS, etc.) is highly desirable.
  


• Comfort in handling and leveraging compliance and monitoring technology tools.
  


• Demonstrated ability to propose and implement automation solutions for operational efficiency.
  


• Excellent analytical and investigative skills.
  


• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
  


• High attention to detail, with the ability to handle complex investigations under pressure.
  


• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  


• Certification in AML or compliance (e.g., CAMS, ICA, ACAMS).
  


• Experience working within FCA\-regulated financial institutions or payment companies.
  


• Knowledge of emerging financial crime threats and monitoring techniques.
  

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