Exclusive: Senior Transaction Monitoring Analyst – Payments Services Transaction Monitoring experience required

Our client, a rapidly expanding global payments group, is seeking a Transaction Monitoring Manager to work alongside the Head of Compliance & MLRO in London. The candidate will be responsible for day‑to‑day monitoring of alerts, processing and reporting serious transaction anomalies, and leading a high‑performance monitoring team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and continually improve the transaction monitoring framework to detect and prevent suspicious transactions.
• Lead the transaction monitoring team to review flagged transactions, investigate alerts and appropriately escalates suspicious activity.
• Ensure compliance with relevant AML, CFT, and sanctions regulations issued by FCA and other authorities.
• Monitor and analyse transaction patterns to identify trends, suspicious activities and potential risks.
• Collaborate with compliance, fraud prevention and legal teams to develop automated solutions that streamline compliance operational processes.
• Maintain accurate records of monitoring activities, investigations and reporting to regulators.
• Conduct regular staff training on AML, fraud detection and transaction monitoring procedures.
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes, emerging threats and industry best practices.
• Prepare reports for senior management and regulatory authorities as required.
• Evaluate and recommend technology tools to enhance automation and efficiency in compliance operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree with at least five years of transaction monitoring experience in a money remittance/payment services firm.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong understanding of FCA regulations related to AML, CTF, sanctions and payments compliance.
• Experience with transaction monitoring systems (e.g., Firco, Actimize, SAS).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; positive attitude and proactive mindset.

Location: London (Hybrid – 3‑4 days WFH, remainder in office). Salary: £50K‑£60K + bonus and benefits. Reporting to CEO.

To apply please send CV and contact details to Sumana Jyothirmayi at Sumanaj@compliancerecruitment.com (do not apply via LinkedIn messages).

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