AML Analyst (Transaction Monitoring)

Attached to the AML team and working closely with the Risk and Operations teams, your primary responsibility will be to proactively monitor clients’ transactional activities to protect the company against fraudulent activities, money laundering risks, financial risks, and reputation risks. You will also be responsible for handling various internal or external requests requiring a thorough analysis of account activity.

Your mission

• Process alerts related to various transactions (cards, SEPA transactions, and international transactions) across various client types (individual accounts, freelancers, businesses).

• Manage communication with end-clients and partners when suspicious activity is detected to gather supporting documentation.

• Analyze and address customer requests that may be victims of fraud.

• Handle external legal requests sent by the authorities or banking partners.

• Participate in detecting trends and report them to 2nd line to improve our scoring rules.

Your team

The Transaction Monitoring Team operates with three dedicated teams (mix of junior and senior analysts) working on AML/TF/Fraud Alerts & Judicial Requests. We work closely with all Operational teams but also our Financial Crimes unit. This, to prevent bad actor using Swan for illicit activities.

You have 3+ years of experience in AML or Compliance, ideally specific to transaction monitoring in a fintech, Payment Provider, consulting firm, or a similar fast-paced environment. You have a solid understanding of French law and regulatory frameworks. Strong analytical skills with an eye for detail, and the ability to adhere to strict processes. Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. Curious mindset and flexibility to adapt to changing requirements in an evolving environment. You have excellent working abilities in English. Ideally, you have experience using modern tools such as Forest (CRM), Zendesk (ticketing system), and other AML/Transaction monitoring-related tools. Our ideal teammate: Empathetic. Skilled. Frank. We love to challenge each other, and we leave our egos at the door. Swan is committed to providing a caring work environment for all employees, regardless of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief. When it comes to recruitment, we’re interested in your work experience, skills, and overall personality. Because diversity makes the workplace stronger and is necessary for Swan’s success, we are intensifying efforts to incorporate concrete actions to help us improve in this area.