AML Compliance Associate

The role of Compliance Associate, reporting to the Function Head, is a fully remote position within LemFi’s Compliance team. In this role, you should have an advanced demonstrated knowledge of global AML/CFT compliance program requirements and best practices with, at minimum, 3 years in a compliance role . This role will be responsible for overseeing the day to day leading of the Transaction Monitoring team, under the guidance of the Financial Crime Team Lead and Financial Crime Manager. Responsibilities are as follows: Ability to apply risk-based AML/CFT/sanctions compliance knowledge when approving customer requests and actioning alerts; Ensure tracking logs are updated; Conduct fraud and AML case investigations; Provide AML compliance and operational guidance to Analysts; Provide management with ongoing, insightful updates and data metrics on compliance operational tasks; Escalate concerns and urgent matters to Compliance Management; Perform enhanced due diligence on higher-risk customers and provide recommendations on the customer relationship to the Compliance Officer. Engage in cross-functional responsibilities and assist the Team Lead, Unit Manager and Compliance Management on an ad hoc basis where needed; Actively develop and maintain knowledge of AML and criminal trends, methods and typologies, and subsequently apply these to the assessment of customer identification, verification, and behavioural data to identify unusual activity; Manage KPI and work shift schedules for the team.