AML Investigator - KYC
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:
Conduct in-depth PEP/Sanctions screenings and investigations
Conduct a review of transaction monitoring alerts for incoming and outgoing transactions Prepare comprehensive reports for senior management review and approval
Review Ultimate Beneficiary Ownership-related queries
Share knowledge and expertise with team members, offering advice and support on complex cases
Liaise with official authorities for their investigations
May provide Quality Assurance reviews on other team member’s work
Respond and remediate issues identified by the Compliance, Support, Risk, and Onboarding teams within SumUp
Assist in projects, monitoring, and investigations, as directed by the KYC Team Leader, and MLROs
You’ll be great for this position if:
Proven AML experience: At least 1-2 years of experience in AML, with a focus on PEP/Sanctions investigations and reports compilation
Regulatory knowledge: A solid understanding of AML regulations and their practical application
Data analysis skills: Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Tableau) to identify trends and anomalies
Attention to detail: A meticulous approach to ensure accuracy in investigations and reporting
Adaptability and initiative: The ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, taking ownership of tasks and proactively seeking solutions
Effective communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex issues clearly
Why you should join SumUp - Vilnius
The opportunity to work on large scale fintech products used by millions of small businesses around the world
25 days’ paid leave as well as 5 days educational leave
A dedicated annual Learning & Development budget (2000€ / year) for attending conferences and/or advancing your career through further education
Health Insurance
Additional health insurance and gym allowance
You’ll attend global offsites and/or hackathons
Break4me - 1 month paid annual leave after 3 years of service
\*\*\* Salary starts at 2,089 EURO Monthly gross per month
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.