Head of Compliance
Sokin
Compliance Analyst, Transaction Monitoring
Sokin
full-time
Posted on:
Location: 🇦🇺 Australia
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Junior
About the role
- Perform AML checks and ongoing transaction monitoring for existing corporate clients
- Identify and verify potential corporate clients' identity (data collection, identification, verification, PEP/sanctions checks)
- Complete client due diligence searches and verify client data against documentation
- Manage caseload, track cases with business owners, and ensure timely completion
- Liaise with business owners to clarify, investigate, escalate and resolve issues
- Monitor transactions and client behaviour for unusual or suspicious activity and raise escalations
- Work with cross-functional teams (Sales, Product, Legal) to resolve documentation or compliance queries
- Manage the compliance support inbox and respond to internal and external stakeholders
- Support Head of Compliance with internal reviews, audits, and regulatory reporting
- Assist in ongoing process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness and compliance standards
Requirements
- 1–3 years of relevant experience in compliance, AML, or KYC roles, preferably within fintech, payments, or banking
- Knowledge of national/international regulatory frameworks, including AML/CFT guidelines and relevant legislation
- Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Proficiency with compliance databases and screening tools (e.g., World-Check, ComplyAdvantage, or similar)
- Experience in a startup or agile work environment is a plus
- Candidates must have the right to work in the jurisdiction they are looking to work in
