AML Analyst – 9 Months FTC (Maternity Cover)
Join Zepz: Breaking Down Borders, Together.. Our Meaningful Mission
At Zepz, we're all about breaking down barriers for our customers and our teammates. Our purpose is deeply personal, we provide a lifeline and deliver opportunities to cross‑border communities that need it most through cutting edge finance and tech. Zepz is the power behind WorldRemit and Sendwave, driven by the mission to celebrate the incredible impact migrants have, both at home and abroad. We're not just moving money; we're building a world that truly recognises and supports global connections.
Who You'll Be Joining
We look for mission‑driven builders who thrive in a fast‑paced environment connected to a true purpose. We’re an always developing team of experts that enjoy problem solving and bring clarity to tough challenges. At Zepz, we are Relentless Learners, always seeking feedback, and Responsible Owners, treating company resources like your own. We depend on Transparent Communicators who keep the team aligned through open, honest talk.
Our Core Commitments — What We Live By
• Integrity: We always do the right thing. It’s simple, but it’s the foundation of everything we build for our customers and each other.
• Outcomes: We work for our customers. Their success and prosperity are the results we focus on delivering.
• Velocity: We are fast! We maintain high energy levels and make smart decisions quickly, keeping us nimble and ahead of the curve.
About the role:
The AML Analyst responsible for the analytical functions involved with the daily monitoring of the activities related to Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF) compliance programs, as well as regulatory compliance related analytical tasks.
The Analyst will assist management with ensuring compliance with local regulations, company policies and procedures through the review of high risk reports; monitoring and reviewing data produced by the system to determine if transactions are suspicious in nature; identifying potential higher risk relationships; completing investigative work leading to Suspicious Activity Reports and working on the report itself; partnering with personnel as it pertains to AML/CTF/sanctions issues; and remaining current on compliance matters as they relate to AML, Sanctions, CTF, CDD/EDD and transactions monitoring.
What you will own:
Reporting to the AMLCO and Deputy AMLCO, you will:
• Monitoring of initial and on‑going Know Your Customers (KYC) requirements.
• Assisting with devising and implementing enhancements to the transaction monitoring reports and develop new ways to improve the transaction monitoring program, including both live and post event monitoring.
• Accurately risk assessing new and existing customers, resolving appropriate issues where required.
• Auditing/Analysis of customer activities, by communicating with customers via email to meet the WR ongoing customer due diligence requirements and obligations.
• Attending to escalations of Sanction Screenings and PEPs
• Escalating any suspicious activity/concerns to the Compliance Officer/ writing SARs to the NCA or other FIUs
• Responsible for dealing with and investigating alerts from live/post transaction monitoring reports.
• Devising new and enhanced typologies for transaction monitoring including indicators and scenarios that relate to World Remit’s customers’ typical behaviour
• Assisting with the preparation and review of internal policies and procedures
• Providing training and support to other departments in particular first line of defence
What you bring to the table:
• Previous experience in KYC or AML compliance.
• Familiarity with the FinCrime landscape
• Team player adaptable to fast‑paced and changing environment.
• Ability to manage tight processes, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Highly disciplined person, self‑motivated, and delivery focused
• Ability to prioritise time, to work unsupervised and to react to urgent situations
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written in one of the local languages and English
• Strong organisational skills and comfortable providing challenge to the business where required
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Previous experience in writing policies, processes, and procedures
• Critical thinking
• Knowledge of standard AML requirements in Money Laundering Regulations/GDP
Perks of Joining Our Team:
We believe in empowering colleagues because we genuinely trust our team. Our culture is founded on this high trust, which naturally encourages the high ownership that drives us to meet our shared high expectations and deliver high performance. Our remote‑first culture means you have the flexibility to work in your employing country wherever you feel the most focused and productive. This freedom comes with wonderful tailored, location‑specific perks designed to support your whole life, not just your work. Think unlimited annual leave , great healthcare benefits, and employee discounts. We want you to thrive and focus entirely on making your biggest impact! In turn, we expect you to bring high ownership and commitment to your work. This is a place where we value trust and high performance, and we'll provide the environment and support needed for you to excel.
If you want to join us in our journey to help break barriers in financial access and improve lives globally, there's no better place or time to join.
Our global team of 800+ people is spread across six continents. We aspire to hire the best mix of people from former Olympians to YouTube influencers and we speak over twenty languages. This incredible diversity isn't a bonus; it's the engine that lets us serve the world.
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Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Finance
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