Aml Compliance Officer

**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, Paris, Barcelona, Shanghai, New York/Miami, Dubai, and Nairobi.

**Context of the role**

Thunes is a global, fast growing fintech scale up which connects businesses to the global economy thanks to the world's largest cross-border payment network it has established. Thunes has clients in over 100 countries including many in emerging markets across LATAM, Africa and Asia.

Backed by top tier investors around the globe we have raised significant capital allowing us to focus on:

- Continuing to expand its network to enable payments in more local markets
- Scaling and automating our platforms
- Launching innovative products that serve its customers and drive business growth

We are looking for an AML Compliance Officer to be based in the Singapore office in Raffles Place. The role will be responsible for end-to-end AML matters and will be the escalation point for matters relating to the company's compliance with AML-CTF and Sanctions obligations.

This role will report to the Compliance Manager and drive implementation projects, carry out complex investigations, prepare Suspicious Transaction Reports and assist in enhancing the Singapore AML-CTF compliance programme.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to work on an international stage, alongside household names, and join a rapidly growing FinTech company making a real impact on the lives of people in developed and emerging markets alike.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Subject Matter Expert for AML compliance obligations for the Thunes businesses
- Act as point of escalation and assist a team of AML Analysts in fulfilling their duties
- Act as the main point of contact for all AML advisory to internal stakeholders
- Investigate all escalations through resolution, focusing on complex FinCrime investigations
- Monitor and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports
- Execute, under the supervision of the Singapore Compliance Manager, the firm's obligations as a Major Payment Institution in front of the Monetary Authority of Singapore
- Develop and implement AML-CTF policy and procedure enhancements in line with local and international regulations
- Drive and execute key AML and regulatory projects
- Assist in regulatory reporting
- At Thunes to ensure we set out clear expectations for the business and you to succeed, it is equally important for us in defining not only the nature of the role responsibilities but that the cultural fit in working style and approach is a match So please read carefully below before putting yourself forward_

**Professional Experience and Qualifications**
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline (Business, Law, Finance etc.)
- AML qualification (ACAMS, ICA Diploma etc.)
- ~ 5+ years of experience focusing on financial crime within a financial institution
- Has previously or currently holds the role of Transaction Monitoring and/ or AML Advisory lead in a financially regulated business
- Has extensive hands-on experience in preparing and submitting Suspicious Transaction Reports
- An exceptional communicator, working with integrity to develop long-standing relationships both internally and externally
- Advanced Excel capability is essential and SQL experience is highly beneficial
- Knowledge and understanding of complex corporate structures and payment flow
- Strong project management experience and timeline management experience
- Knowledge of the AML requirements in additional countries to Singapore would be a bonus
- Previous FinTech and/ or Payments Industry experience is desirable