Senior AML Specialist, Name Screening & Travel Rule
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Name Screening & Travel Rule AML Specialist to join our AML Operations team. The role is responsible for sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening across the customer lifecycle, while supporting Travel Rule compliance and exception handling for virtual asset transfers.
Key Responsibilities
Review and disposition screening alerts relating to sanctions, PEPs, adverse media, customers, counterparties and associated parties.
Investigate potential matches, document clear rationale, and escalate higher-risk or complex cases where required.
Support Travel Rule operations by reviewing originator and beneficiary information, resolving data discrepancies, failed transmissions and other exceptions.
Liaise with internal teams and counterparty VASPs to resolve screening and Travel Rule issues.
Monitor relevant sanctions and Travel Rule regulatory developments across the globe and support timely operational implementation.
Maintain accurate case records and support audits, regulatory enquiries and internal reviews.
Identify recurring false positives, exception trends and process gaps, and contribute to rule tuning, workflow improvements, automation and AI initiatives.
Work closely with internal AML Operations and Compliance teams on related escalations.
Requirements
3+ years of relevant AML Operations experience within financial services, fintech, payments or the virtual asset industry.
Hands-on experience in name screening, sanctions compliance and/or Travel Rule systems and operations
Good understanding of sanctions frameworks, PEP and adverse media screening, and FATF Travel Rule requirements.
Good understanding of virtual asset transactions, blockchain basics and associated AML/CFT risks.
Strong analytical, documentation and case-handling skills.
Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA or equivalent are advantageous.
Profile
Strong judgement and attention to detail, with the ability to make clear and defensible screening decisions.
Comfortable managing high-volume operational queues and prioritising time-sensitive cases.
Proactive in identifying gaps and improving processes, including through automation and AI.
Strong communicator with an interest in crypto, digital assets and financial crime prevention.