AML Operations Analyst - Transaction Monitoring at Luno

The role in a nutshell:

• Agile execution on key projects and operational delivery of work within the Transaction Monitoring Team, specifically the execution of transaction monitoring alerts, regulatory reporting activities and regulatory requests.

Knowledge you are required to have and apply

• Working on problems that are varied and which require a review of different factors, applying learned techniques and contributing to analysis and investigation to solve problems for the team, within the AML Policy framework and overall Risk Management and Compliance Programme (“RMCP”).
• Vetting your own work and delivery, communicating progress and escalating blockers to the team
• Supporting internal compliance audits
• Understanding AML regulations and developments in legislation, and pointing out when you suspect that Luno may be in breach of regulations

Investigate, Analyse & Execute:

• Creating initial reports/analysis for review
• Attending to all aspects relating to Travel Rule including customer communications, virtual asset service provider (VASP) due diligence and queue review
• Navigating and use Chainalysis Reactor effectively to review and assess customer transaction alerts
• Managing and drafting responses to standard and ad hoc regulatory requests, as well as to banking partners and other ad-hoc requests for information
• Assisting with in depth transactional investigations into customer profiles
• Managing customer exits as a result of transactional reviews
• Finalising and filing reports (subject to review) in respect of outbound regulatory reporting in conjunction with the relevant Money Laundering Reporting Officer (“MLRO”)
• Technological Expertise: Using internal investigation/analytical tools e.g. Chainalysis KYT, Chainalysis Reactor and ComplyAdvantage, to a basic level to conduct in depth investigations or analysis
• Reporting Writing & Key Risk Indicator (KRI) Management: Compiling clear and accurate reports based on work performed and to contribute to key risk indicators applicable to the functional area.
• Cross-functional / team collaboration & Written / Oral Communication: Developing stable working relationships, internally and externally and communicating.
• Business & Anti-Financial Crime Strategic Goals: Providing insights that contribute to the team's strategic direction and ability to understand Luno's function/department strategy.

A little about you:

• Tertiary Education, to the equivalent of graduate
• A minimum of 3 years work experience in an Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Terrorist Financing related field
• Strong analytical mindset
• Ability to adapt within a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and experience in process writing and documenting outcomes of reviews and investigations
• High proficiency in English (please ensure that your application is in English)
• If not a South African citizen, an existing, valid permit to work in South Africa
• Entrepreneurial, strong sense of responsibility and very high level of integrity
• Solid interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Friendly, transparent, articulate and driven to succeed
• Familiarity with crypto-currencies will be highly advantageous