Senior Transaction Monitoring SME

• Acting as a bridge between our onboarding analysts and our sales/Relationship Managers, ensuring they comprehend the transaction monitoring process and offering guidance on relevant criteria.

• Leading efforts to fine-tune system configurations, reducing false positive alerts through recalibration, rule adjustments, and threshold optimization.
• Conducting thorough reviews of transactional histories for flagged accounts, taking appropriate actions, and refining rules as necessary.
• Serving as an escalation point for complex transaction alerts, making swift decisions and recommendations.
• Managing and mentoring a team of Transaction Monitoring Analysts across various product lines, ensuring alignment with Deriv's business strategy and risk appetite.
• Defining and implementing new transaction monitoring alerts for enhanced detection.
• Offering your expertise in financial crime prevention, risk management, KYC/KYB (Know Your Customer/Know Your Business), and regulatory frameworks.
• Ensuring the team follows escalation procedures, including internal Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) submissions.
• Conducting one-on-one sessions to maintain team engagement, motivation, and alignment.
• Delivering training sessions to Transaction Monitoring Analysts, ensuring continuous professional development.
  

Desired Profile

We prioritize individuals with exceptional critical thinking and rational analysis skills for this role. If you're passionate about unraveling the complexities of transaction monitoring and can articulate effective solutions, we invite you to join our team. Your insights will shape our financial compliance measures and ensure industry-standard adherence.

We're looking for professionals with a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience and a Professional Certifications relating to Financial Crime Compliance.

Proven experience in transaction monitoring within a regulated environment, particularly in a brokerage setting, is highly desirable. We value individuals who drive change, influence stakeholders, and inspire proactive improvements. Advanced analytical skills, including trend identification and meticulous attention to detail, are essential. Join us and contribute to our commitment to robust compliance and risk management practices.