Analyst - Compliance Operations

Nium, Global Leader in Payments

Nium, the global leader in real-time, cross-border payments, was founded on the mission to deliver the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. With the onset of the global economy, its payments infrastructure is shaping how banks, fintechs, and businesses everywhere collect, convert, and disburse funds instantly across borders.

Its payout network supports 100 currencies and spans 220+ markets, 100 of which in real-time. Funds can be disbursed to accounts, wallets, and cards and collected locally in 35 markets. Nium's growing card issuance business is already available in 34 countries. Nium holds regulatory licenses and authorizations in more than 40 countries, enabling seamless onboarding, rapid integration, and compliance – independent of geography. The company is co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore. 

About the Role

At the heart of our commitment to excellence is our dedicated Compliance Team, specifically tailored to onboarding new merchants. The compliance operations team plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Nium's operations adhere to the highest regulatory standards, guaranteeing a secure and compliant onboarding experience for our clients.

Our Compliance Team is comprised of professionals with a deep understanding of global financial regulations, enabling them to navigate the complexities of the payments industry with finesse and precision. Joining Nium's Compliance Team means being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking group that actively contributes to shaping the future of financial services.

As we continue to expand our footprint globally, we seek individuals who are passionate about compliance, possess a keen eye for detail, and are driven to maintain the highest standards of integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Compliance team of Nium
• Responsible for the detection and prevention of financial crime including fraud, money laundering, and terrorist financing
• Review of new and existing clients’ due diligence for onboarding and monitoring purposes
• Responsible for onboarding decision making and determine risk limits associated with the product
• Co-operate with sales, operations, and project managers to support the customer onboarding process in an efficient manner
• Assist in the development and ongoing improvement of policies and procedures

Requirements

• Work experience in Compliance AML/CTF in financial services or banking industry is an advantage
• Knowledge of principals of money laundering/terrorist financing prevention
• Ability to identify red flags and suspicious activity relating to AML, CTF and fraud
• Experience in conducting due diligence on and maintaining ongoing oversight of clients
• Bachelors degree with strong English language skills and solid interpersonal skills
• Advanced Excel skills including macros, and experience using data analytics tools
• Interest and curiosity in understanding regulatory trends and developments
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, consistently evolving business environment
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as to accomplish tasks with minimal supervision within tight deadlines

What we offer at Nium

We Value Performance: Through competitive salaries, performance bonuses, sales commissions, equity for specific roles and recognition programs, we ensure that all our employees are well rewarded and incentivized for their hard work. 

We Care: The wellness of Nium’ers is our #1 priority. We offer medical coverage along with 24/7 employee assistance program, generous vacation programs including our year-end shut down. We also provide a flexible hybrid working environment (3 days per week in the office). 

We Upskill Ourselves: We are curious, and always want to learn more with a focus on upskilling ourselves. We provide role-specific training, internal workshops, and a learning stipend. 

We Constantly Innovate: Since our inception, Nium has received constant recognition and awards for how we approach both our business and talent opportunities. Check out CNBC World’s Top Fintech Companies 2024.

We Celebrate Together: We recognize that work is also about creating great relationships with each other. We celebrate together with company-wide social events, team bonding activities, happy hours, team offsites, and much more!

We Thrive With Diversity: Nium is truly a global company, with more than 33 nationalities, based in 18+ countries and more than 10 office locations. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

For more detailed region-specific benefits: https://www.nium.com/careers#careers-perks

For more information visit www.nium.com 

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