Analyst II, Assurance and Investigations

Company Description

Checkout.com is actively looking for an Analyst II, Assurance and Investigations who will perform quality assurance reviews of the different AML areas such as merchants’ underwriting and periodic reviews, transaction monitoring, sanctions among others; stay abreast of regulatory, business, and organizational changes; develop and recommend solutions to improve operational effectiveness; enhance overall quality of the Assurance function, and communicate findings and recommendations in a clear, concise, and constructive manner.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in the financial crime world, as well as the ability to communicate data in a consumable, sustainable and presentable format. It will also be a proactive and confident individual with strong analytical, organisational and technical skills, and one who can demonstrate the ability to exercise good judgement in a fast-paced environment.

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Job Description

What you’ll be doing:

• Performs quality assurance review in accordance with AML policies and departmental procedures (conducts assurance review of AML systems, client due diligence files, suspicious activity reporting among others) within established timeframes.
• Provides oversight and assurance of our financial crime risk controls through sampling, thematic reviews and data analysis, to ensure CKO’s financial crime policies and procedures are being applied correctly. 
• Assists in developing the assurance program by creating the approach, guidance and test-scripts for a variety of assurance areas.
• Identifies areas where systemic failures could occur and undertake thematic reviews where appropriate.
• Provides insight into quality gaps discovered as part of the quality assurance process and ensures these gaps are communicated to appropriate management and business owners via test scripts.
• Maintains current knowledge of regulations applicable to the business, any business changes as well as pertinent internal regulatory policy and procedural changes.
• Meets all deliverables for assurance reviews, analysis, and regular reporting.
• Provides quality feedback and recommendations to assurance colleagues that contribute to improved quality and efficiency of assurance activities.
• Works both independently and in team-oriented contexts.
• Suggest ideas for improvements to the support process and infrastructure and strive to continually improve the process
   

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in Compliance, AML or financial crime is required.
• Solution driven approach, with exemplary problem solving and analytical skills.
• Team player with strong collaborative qualities and a positive/humble demeanour.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present analysis and recommendations. 
• Strong analytical skills with experience in problem solving and being able to implement and deliver solutions.
• Reliable when working independently, with sound judgment for when to escalate issues.
• Well organised and have an ability to track issues to closure.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem solving skills and a flexible approach to work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. 
• Willingness to complete a Compliance qualification (ICA/ACAMS) preferred.
• Fluency in English.
   

Additional Information

Apply without meeting all requirements statement 

If you don't meet all the requirements but think you might still be right for the role, please apply anyway. We're always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

We believe in equal opportunities

We work as one team. Wherever you come from. However you identify. And whichever payment method you use. 

Our clients come from all over the world — and so do we. Hiring hard-working people and giving them a community to thrive in is critical to our success.

When you join our team, we’ll empower you to unlock your potential so you can do your best work. We’d love to hear how you think you could make a difference here with us. 

We want to set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable. We’ll be happy to support you.

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