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AML Analyst

Sofia, Bulgaria · Legal & Compliance

AML Analyst  - Sofia 

Onsite, office first position. 

At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 36 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance, and customer relationships.

If you are interested in growing your career in the ever-changing world of payments this might be the role for you! The Know Your Customer Team is perfect for those who are excited by the potential to work with different products and teams, and have a desire and hunger to constantly improve and innovate in AML Compliance solutions. You'll play a critical role in safeguarding our business by detecting, preventing, and investigating financial crimes. You'll delve into complex investigations, analyze intricate data, and make informed decisions to mitigate risks. Your work will directly contribute to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and protecting our reputation.

What you’ll do:

KYC screening & monitoring:

  • perform PEP/Sanctions reviews and investigations, prepare detailed reports to be escalated to Senior management for approval. 

  • Review UBO related queries, conduct profile review. 

  • Act as KYC processes SME for team members in relation to complex case handling, non-standard escalations review. 

  • Respond to acquirer/partner requests and support internal and external audits or due diligence requests.

  • Support the KYC team by providing training when needed, organising knowledge-sharing sessions, and offering guidance on challenging investigations.

Projects & stakeholder management:

  • Own assigned KYC process improvement related projects/initiatives from idea to implementation stage.

  • Prepare and deliver presentations on KYC projects and processes during internal meetings and forums.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to gather necessary information, share updates, new requirements, and project progress.

  • Identify trends or issues in KYC processes and escalate them to relevant stakeholders when necessary.

  • Work closely with the KYC team leader to understand the team’s challenges, and provide support to initiate necessary improvements, clarify process uncertainties, and resolve operational challenges.

You’ll be great for this position if:

  • Proven KYC/AML expertise: 2+ years of experience in KYC/AML, including at least 1 year in conducting in-depth PEP/Sanctions investigations.

  • Strategic problem-solving: proven ability to analyze complex investigations, provide actionable insights, and escalate critical issues to senior stakeholders

  • Regulatory acumen: Strong understanding of KYC regulations and compliance standards.Project Management and Knowledge Development: proven experience in key project management techniques and methods as well as conducting training and supporting team knowledge development

  • Data-driven approach: Proficient in data analysis and leveraging tools like Microsoft Excel and Tableau.

  • Adaptability and accountability: Thrives in dynamic environments, taking ownership of tasks and delivering results.

  • Effective communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with strong interpersonal abilities.

Why you should join SumUp - Sofia

  • You’ll play a key role in a scale-up that in turn is part of a truly global team of 3000+ people from 60+ countries, spread across 4 continents.

  • You'll have the opportunity to make an impact irrespective of your job description. You'll have the space to drive your career and take ownership of projects.

  • You’ll receive 25 days’ paid leave, increasing with tenure, and paid vacation for certain occasions. You’d enjoy a paid 1 month Sabbatical vacation. 

  • You’ll receive an individual learning budget and can take 10 days educational leave to expand your skillset.

  • You’d have monthly digital food vouchers. 

  • You’d have a monthly budget for a wide choice of benefits and discounts ranging from transport, food, learning and many more (re:benefit platform).

  • You’d have access to an attractive referral program.

  • You'd enjoy other great benefits such as additional health and life insurance; funded therapy & coaching sessions with licensed psychotherapists; co-sponsored Multisport card; Child birth/adoption bonus; free shuttle buses from Joliot-Curie metro station; a long list of discounts and more.

Job Application Tip

We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.