Compliance Analyst

NALA

Compliance Analyst leading financial crime investigations, SARs, and regulatory responses for NALA’s global payments products. Training compliance teams and strengthening defenses against financial crime.

Posted 9/8/2026contractRemote • 🇧🇷 BrazilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial crime investigations, including SAR/STR handling, typology development, and compliance with AML regulations. Capable of training and mentoring teams while managing complex investigations and regulatory responses effectively.

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Financial Crime InvestigationsSAR/STR HandlingAML RegulationsTransaction AnalysisLEA Request Management

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Hard Skills

Typology DevelopmentCDDEDDSanctions ScreeningRegulatory Exam PreparationInternal Audit PreparationEscalation FrameworksInvestigative TechniquesTransaction Pattern InterpretationRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Confident Decision-MakerMentoringTrainingClear DocumentationCommunication

Industry Keywords

High-Risk JurisdictionsFinancial InstitutionsInternational Money TransferComplianceRegulatory Queries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex investigations into suspicious activity and high-risk customers across products and jurisdictions
Respond to regulatory exams, internal audits, and partner reviews with timely and accurate documentation
Oversee and complete escalated SARs, supporting officers in regulatory report submission
Manage LEA requests and court order responses in line with local laws and data policies
Train and mentor the 2LOD team and new hires on escalation frameworks and investigative techniques
Conduct detailed transaction analysis to support risk rule refinement and typology development
Draft and maintain clear, auditable desk procedures for 1LOD and 2LOD teams
Support ad hoc projects and initiatives at the request of the Head of Compliance and the MLRO
Deliver training sessions to upskill the remote 2LOD team on escalation and investigation standards
Respond to all regulatory and partner queries with zero errors and within required timelines
Implement updated escalation/decision matrices with measurable improvements in investigation consistency
Identify and document 3+ new suspicious activity typologies for internal use and partner reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in financial crime investigations, including SAR/STR handling and typology development
Strong working knowledge of CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, and AML regulations in high-risk jurisdictions
Experience managing LEA requests and handling confidential legal correspondence
Ability to interpret complex transaction patterns and assess financial crime risk
Confident decision-maker with clear documentation of rationale
Experience working in an international money transfer business
Prior experience training or mentoring junior investigators (nice to have)
Experience with regulatory exams or internal audit preparation in fintech or financial institutions (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

35 Days Off: Enjoy an amazing 35 days of holidays to unwind and explore (This will be 27 days + 8 Bank Holidays if UK-based).
Birthday Leave: Celebrate your special day with a bonus day off to take off in that month.
Enhanced Parental Leave: 16 weeks of full pay for the primary caregiver and 4 weeks of full pay for the secondary caregiver (After your probationary period).
Enhanced Pension: Salary sacrifice pension scheme via Penfold giving you flexibility and control on how you save for your future!
Global Workspace: Get access to WeWork locations worldwide.
Learning Budget: $1000 annually for learning and development.
Hybrid Working: We work in our Canary Wharf Office four days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) (for people who come to the London office).
Sarabi: Themed snacks and Friday lunch focused on building great working relationships with the team.
Monthly Socials: Join fun social events every month for great times.
Free Coffee: Enjoy barista-style coffee at your fingertips.