Financial Crime Analyst - Nairobi, Kenya - Nala
Description
ABOUT THE COMPANY
We are proud to be an African Fintech Startup with a global team serving an international audience. By building payment channels and infrastructure, we enable lightning-fast payments to every corner of the African continent.
Our tech is built by world-class engineers from around the world and we are proud to serve all communities, everyone from bustling cities to peaceful villages. It is our privilege to partner with these local communities go on this journey together.
JOB SUMMARY
About Nala:We are on a mission to increase economic opportunity on the African continent and for its diaspora around the world. By creating community-powered financial solutions, we make it easier to make day-to-day payments and do business in an increasingly global Africa.About the role:Your mission is to detect and prevent illegal financial activities, ensuring our customers money is safe and that we follow all relevant financial crime and compliance regulations. You will provide operational firepower, working on cases a large portion of the time whilst also providing strategic insight and analysis.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Backlog Review / Escalation:Conduct thorough reviews of historical financial data, identifying anomalies, and potential indicators of financial crime.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to escalate and investigate suspicious transactions or activities promptly.Work closely with law enforcement and regulatory agencies when necessary to report and escalate high-risk findings.Transaction Monitoring:Implement and manage transaction monitoring systems to detect unusual patterns or trends in financial transactions.Handle alerts generated by monitoring systems, conducting in-depth investigations to determine the legitimacy of flagged activities.Stay abreast of emerging trends and typologies related to financial crime to enhance monitoring capabilities.Reporting:Prepare and submit detailed reports on suspicious activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to communicate findings, provide insights, and recommend appropriate actions to mitigate risks.Assist in the preparation of periodic reports for management, highlighting key trends, risks, and mitigation strategies.Automation and Tooling:Evaluate and implement automation tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial crime detection and prevention processes.Collaborate with engineering and data analytics teams to develop and maintain cutting-edge tools for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on financial transactions.Stay informed about advancements in financial crime detection technology and recommend improvements to existing tools and processes.Must have job requirementsAt least 3 years' experience with financial crime analysis, with a focus on transaction monitoring and investigation in a fin-tech or similar environmentAnalytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.Experience with Data Visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI or similarAbility to write automations / scripting in Python or similarKnowledge of regulatory frameworks related to financial crime (e.g., AML, KYC).Proficiency in using financial crime detection tools and software.Excellent communication skills to convey findings and insights effectively.Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.Relevant certifications such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or equivalent.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Compliance, Python, Risk analysis, Big data and data analytics, Database query languages (SQL, others), Data analysis
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree