Compliance & FCC Officer

Company: Brainrocket
Location: Seattle
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Trumia is a new-generation E-Money and Payment Services financial services provider, licensed and regulated in the EU. The Institution has set out to provide its clients with customer-centric and innovative financial services. It offers both consumer wallets and corporate accounts, driven by state-of-the-art technology to make its financial services seamless and beneficial to its users.
We are currently looking for a Compliance and Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) Officer to join our fast-growing and dynamic team. The opportunity to join the team at this stage in the Institution's journey provides for an exciting and rewarding experience. The Compliance and FCC Officer will have the opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment, whilst gaining knowledge and experience in the field of compliance and financial technology.
The chosen candidate will be heavily involved in supporting the Head of Compliance and MLRO (HoC) in managing the Institution's Regulatory Compliance and FCC risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and providing effective guidance to the business on Regulatory and Financial Crime risks.
Key Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in the Institution's efforts of maintaining a strong Regulatory Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) framework;
  
• Support the HoC in the daily Compliance activities, ensuring the appropriate Compliance Risk Culture is implemented across the Institution;
  
• Assist the HoC in overseeing and managing the Institution's Compliance framework in line with MFSA regulations, FIAU Implementing Procedures, and industry best practices;
  
• Review and update the Compliance and AML/CFT related policies and procedures as necessary;
  
• Assist in the development and delivery of effective training programmes to support all staff in keeping up to date with developments in Regulatory Compliance and FCC matters;
  
• Participate in Compliance risk assessments led by the Compliance and FCC;
  
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place to manage identified risks;
  
• Support the HoC in maintaining a comprehensive Compliance Obligations Register;
  
• Assist with Compliance Risk Assessments;
  
• Assist in the creation and updating of a Business Risk Assessment (BRA) for the Institution;
  
• Assist with reporting to the regulators, such as the Risk Evaluation Questionnaire submitted to the FIAU on a regular basis and other ad-hoc reporting as required;
  
• Review alerts generated during Client Screening & Transaction Monitoring activities;
  
• Assist with Compliance testing and client file reviews;
  
• Escalate suspicious activity and/or transactions to the MLRO;
  
• Provide guidance to the business on compliance matters, ensuring that all activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards;
  
• Be actively involved in the Due Diligence activities performed by the Institution during client onboarding (B2B and B2C customers).
  
  Requirements:
  
  
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role within the financial services industry;
  
• A Higher Education Qualification in Finance, Banking or a relevant field;
  
• Knowledge of the applicable local and EU legislation and supporting regulations;
  
• Working knowledge of CDD/KYC requirements for different types of client onboarding and transaction monitoring;
  
• Experience in undertaking onsite inspections/audits will be considered an asset;
  
• Attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills;
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, possessing strong interpersonal skills;
  
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards;
  
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  
  If you are passionate about Regulations, AML, and CTF, have a keen interest in financial services, and are looking to grow in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join Trumia and be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of electronic money services.
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