Head of Aml

**About Thunes**

Thunes is a global, fast-growing, and innovative Fintech scale-up that uses technology to disrupt and transform the existing financial system.

We have a strong Mission: to create a better global payments network, and a great Purpose: to connect the world to economic opportunities and address systemic inequality when it comes to financial services.

We are proud to power payments for the world's fastest-growing businesses and work with some of the amazing global brands - from Gig Economy giants such as Uber and Deliveroo and Southeast Asia's super-app Grab, to global Fintech leaders such as PayPal and Remitly.

Our Products help to drastically simplify the Payment integration experience for our customers: with a single, simple connection, businesses and consumers can send payments to - and get paid in - every corner of the world. Instantly.

Thunes is headquartered in Singapore with regional offices in London, Barcelona, Paris, Beijing, Shanghai, Miami, Dubai, Nairobi, Manila and Hong Kong

**Context of the role**

Reporting to the Global Head of Compliance, this team manager position will lead the Global AML function and assist in the overall Compliance operations of the organization.
The person will lead all AML initiatives within Thunes and will drive best-in-class compliance processes & practices that support the business growth. This includes the management of a large and globally dispersed team of compliance professionals and driving continuous improvement initiatives that ensure the business is always one step ahead in the fight against financial crime.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Is SME & leader to the business and AML team that works across functions to strengthen the global AML program Thunes businesses worldwide
- MLRO responsibility for UK
- Ensuring the establishment and maintenance of sustainable and effective processes, controls, policies, and procedures
- Develop, drive, and implement communications best practices between the AML Operations team & all Business lines in respect of AML activities
- Formulation of global AML strategy and plans, including budget and resourcing requirements for the global AML team
- Continuous development of AML-related software and technology
- Development of Key Performance Indicators and management reporting for the institution's AML operations
- Mobilizing and coordinating local AML officers / MLROs
- Coordination with other functions with regard to data, technology, regulatory compliance, etc.
- Main liaison figure with regulators and other supervisory authorities in connection with the global AML program and related regulatory issues
- Managing teams under Due Diligence, Financial Crime, Transaction Monitoring and Partner Audit

**Professional Experience**
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline (Business, Law, Finance etc.) and/ or AML qualification (ACAMS, CFE, ICA Diploma etc.)
- 10+ years of experience in a Compliance role with 3-5 years in a leadership role with focus on AML
- Expert in AML and regulatory compliance (CDD/KYC processes, EDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions) for a FinTech/Payment/Correspondent Banking/E-Money Company
- Demonstrated experience in developing AML programs including building analytics, personnel capability, and effective reporting tools for better detection and accuracy and lower error rates
- An exceptional international leader and communicator, leading with integrity to build long-standing relationships both internally and externally
- Proven track record of building, leading & developing world-class teams of compliance experts in multiple jurisdictions and time zones
- Previous experience developing and maintaining transaction monitoring rules and calibrating "fuzzy matching" algorithms within a third-party platform such as Complyadvantage
- Advanced Excel capability is essential and SQL experience is highly beneficial
- Knowledge of the AML/SAR/STR regimes in the US, Singapore, Hong Kong and France would be highly beneficial