AML Transaction Monitoring Analyst

How you'll help us achieve it

We are looking for an AML Investigator familiar with money laundering trends and comfortable investigating complex cases to support our Financial Security Team’s mission to prevent, detect, and report suspicious activity. The position will report to our Compliance Lead in Côte d'Ivoire.

In this role, you will;

Conduct investigations on alerts generated by our AML Transaction Monitoring system.

Participate in enhancing alerts to reduce overall false positives and prioritize the investigation of suspicious activity.

Support the Financial Security Manager in reviewing reports generated by other Analysts.

Contribute to the effectiveness of the Transaction Monitoring System by identifying weaknesses and proposing improvement measures.

Contribute to the generation of Financial Security reports.

Participate in awareness-raising and training activities relating to financial security.

Carry out investigations into suspicious transactions and activities.

Prepare suspicious transaction reports.

Contribute to drafting reports and dashboard updates for Decision Makers.

Assist the Financial Security Manager in ensuring the implementation of embargo restrictions issued by the regulator, with the approval of Wave's governing body.

Gather information about requisitions from law enforcement authorities and/or the financial intelligence authority.

Other duties may be assigned as required.

Key details

Location: You'll work from our office in Abidjan.

ECOWAS work authorization is strongly preferred

This is a permanent contract.

Our salaries are competitive and calculated using a transparent formula.

We offer generous health insurance for yourself and your dependents.

We support working parents - we offer (26 weeks for mothers and 4 weeks for fathers) and subsidized child care when you return to work.

We help you live your fullest life now- we subsidize gym memberships and fitness classes.

Airtime reimbursement.

Free food and a beautiful office space.

Requirements

Proficiency in spoken and written French and English.

Bachelor’s degree or above in IT, finance, criminology, Risk Management, or other relevant disciplines.

At least 1 year of relevant experience in AML Transaction Monitoring and/or Sanctions Screening at a financial institution.

Compliance certifications, such as ACAMS, are a plus.

Proficient knowledge of AML/CFT risks.

Good knowledge of UEMOA financial security regulations.

You might be a good fit if you have

Strong computer skills.

Strong analytical skills.

Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.

Good attention to detail and seek excellence in everything you do.

Intellectual curiosity and creativity in the way you go about tackling problems.

A positive attitude and embracing failure as a means to spark innovation and growth.

A willingness to go the distance to get something done.

Experience working in a fast-paced environment and can adapt quickly to changing priorities.