AZA Finance is an established provider of currency trading and cross-border payment solutions which accelerate global access to frontier markets through an innovative infrastructure. By leveraging cutting edge technology in our flagship products, AZA Finance can significantly lower the cost and increase the speed of business payments to, from and across frontier markets.Aza Finance (Formerly Known as Bipesa) is an established provider of currency trading solutions which accelerate global access to frontier markets through an innovative infrastructure.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Junior AML Investigation Analyst
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Job Summary
As the Junior AML Investigation Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting the compliance and reporting team and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Driving the implementation and execution of our compliance processes for the selection, onboarding and monitoring of our third parties, in line with the group-wide policies and procedures and relevant legal requirements (4MLD, PSD2, etc.)
Applying risk assessment procedures to appropriately identify and manage AML risks.
Suggesting and implementing - in close cooperation with the senior compliance management officer - adequate mitigation measures to reduce the AZA’s AML risk exposure
Performing meticulous anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) checks
Assisting in the preparation of compliance reports and filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Collaborating on other aspects of compliance, such as fraud prevention, fraud investigation and ensure that fraud risks are effectively managed.
Maintaining records and a complete and up-to-date documentation
Creating and tracking metrics on due diligence activities to achieve accountability and to ensure that all compliance policies, procedures and tools are effectively communicated and strictly followed.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university
At least one year experience in the compliance field, regulatory, risk management, and/or compliance auditing and monitoring is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent knowledge of business ethics, integrity codes, and the Corporate Guidelines for Business Partners
Strong analytical, organisational and time management skills
Detail-oriented and process-driven mindset
Excellent level of interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with others and liaise between internal and external stakeholders
The ability to work collaboratively across different business units on a global scale.
Proficiency in English
Excellent organisational, planning and follow-up skills and the ability to meet critical
Deadlines quickly and reliably
Excellent attention to detail, analytical ability and creative problem-solving skills
Strong oral, written and presentation communication skills
Benefits
Great career development opportunities in a fast growing Fin-tech Company
Ownership: All team members are empowered to bring ideas and make a difference in a dynamic and casual work environment
A competitive salary at every stage of your growth
Workplace pension contribution
24 days statutory paid annual leave in addition to local public holidays, plus an extra day for birthdays. Including 4 days for Christmas/New Year break
Company funded private medical insurance: dental, medical, and optical services coverage based on your jurisdiction
2x - 3x Group life insurance depending on your jurisdiction
Performance bonus / equity incentives plan
Growth: Access to a personal growth budget (Permanent/FTEs Only)