Operations and Transaction Monitoring Specialist
Gzira Office Remote
€30,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
We are looking for a detail-oriented professional to strengthen our Transaction Monitoring and AML/CTF operational control framework. The main focus of the role will be the review, investigation, documentation, and escalation of transaction monitoring alerts, supported by related operational activities such as chargeback handling, daily financial operations through reconciliation , and internal reporting. The position requires close collaboration with Compliance, Customer Operations, Payments, and other internal teams to ensure alerts, discrepancies, and operational issues are reviewed, documented, and resolved in a timely and controlled manner.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Law, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 2+ years of experience in Transaction Monitoring, AML/CTF operations, Financial Crime, or a related compliance/operations role within banking, fintech, or financial services.
- Strong understanding of AML/CTF regulations, transaction monitoring processes, and suspicious activity identification.
- Proven experience reviewing and investigating transaction monitoring or screening alerts, with the ability to make well-reasoned, risk-based decisions.
- Familiarity with customer due diligence (CDD/KYC) and the assessment of customer profiles against transactional behavior.
- Experience handling escalations and working with Compliance teams in a second-line or audit environment.
- Knowledge of card transactions and chargeback processes is an advantage.
- Experience with reconciliation processes, financial operations, and identifying discrepancies across multi-currency environments.
- Proficiency in using case management systems, transaction monitoring tools, and ticketing platforms (e.g., JIRA).
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with high attention to detail and the ability to identify anomalies and patterns.
- Excellent documentation skills with the ability to maintain accurate, audit-ready records of investigations and decisions.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced operational environment.