ACE Money Transfer is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Compliance Officer to join its Layer-1 Compliance team. In this role, you will serve as the first line of compliance review for money transfer transactions, ensuring adherence to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT), and internal policies. Your daily tasks will involve reviewing transaction activities, assessing risks, identifying unusual patterns, and making well-documented decisions that follow established procedures. This position demands strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and meticulous attention to detail to maintain efficient and compliant transaction processing.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor financial transactions to detect potential money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes.
- Ensure all transactions comply with AML and CFT regulations.
- Review alerts, customer documents, and verification requirements, documenting the rationale behind each decision.
- Conduct initial risk assessments and escalate concerns to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) as per internal protocols.
- Prepare and submit accurate and timely internal reports on suspicious transactions.
- Provide frontline compliance support by addressing internal queries and guiding transaction reviews.
- Communicate effectively with customers and internal teams when additional documents or information are required.
- Ensure timely service delivery within Layer-1 operations, consistently meeting agreed service levels.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, law, business, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to apply compliance criteria consistently.
- Excellent command of spoken and written English.
- Willingness to work rotating shifts, including night shifts, as required by business operations.
ACE Money Transfer is a UK-based multinational fintech headquartered in Manchester, providing fast, secure, and affordable online remittance services. Operating across 29 countries in the UK, Europe, Canada, and Australia, ACE facilitates cross-border money transfers to over 100 countries worldwide. The company plays a vital role in helping individuals support their families, fund education, and build better futures globally. As part of the ACE Group, the organization combines a fast-paced growth culture with strong regulatory standards and a commitment to innovation in digital payments. Employees at ACE work with diverse, talented teams across multiple regions and take ownership of impactful work that shapes the future of global money movement.