Business Compliance Associate

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review transaction alerts generated by automated AML/TM systems on a daily basis to ensure timely investigation.
• Conduct Level 1 (L1) analysis on flagged transactions to determine if activity is normal, unusual, or suspicious.
• Collect and document supporting evidence, including transaction histories and customer profiles, to substantiate findings.
• Log investigation rationale and disposition decisions in the case management system to maintain an auditable trail.
• Escalate high-risk alerts to Level 2 investigators or Senior Compliance Officers when they meet STR/SAR thresholds.
• Support client onboarding by reviewing KYC documentation and conducting CDD/EDD for standard and high-risk profiles.
• Perform screening of customers and beneficial owners against sanctions lists (OFAC, UN, EU, MAS, FATF) and PEP databases.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, and Operations teams to resolve compliance queries and flag emerging risks.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience in Transaction Monitoring, AML/CFT compliance, or financial crime investigation within fintech or regulated financial institutions.
• Strong working knowledge of AML/CFT regulatory frameworks, FATF Recommendations, and MAS regulations.
• Proven experience conducting L1 alert reviews and case investigations using automated monitoring systems.
• Solid understanding of cross-border payment flows, virtual accounts, and emerging payment rails like stablecoins.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Accounting, Banking, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CAMS, CFE, or ICA Diploma in AML.

About the Company

Tazapay is a next-generation cross-border payments infrastructure platform, enabling global businesses to collect and pay out across 70+ markets through a single API. Recognized on CNBC's World's Top Fintech Companies 2025, Tazapay provides institutional-grade compliance across multiple jurisdictions to shape the future of global payments.