SAR Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Handle and review escalated cases within available SLAs, including advising relevant stakeholders on next steps.
• Identify grounds for suspicion and/or request guidance in relation to a case by discussing it with the Deputy MLRO.
• Maintain log, data consistency/coherence/integrity, and ensure all escalations to the team are promptly reviewed and resolved.
• Partner with relevant internal stakeholders to strengthen the quality of SARs, and ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Participate in internal and external programs related to AML/CFT and other subjects that may form part of the day to day work requirements.
• Any general administration and ancillary activities as may be required and related to the above functions in accordance with the business requirements of the Company.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a Business, Legal, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong understanding of local regulations and compliance requirements, knowledge of upcoming regulation of virtual currency policies being a strong plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in investigations, including filing SARs, or related audit/regulatory experience at a financial institution or fintech company.
• Excellent attention to detail, data-driven, and ability to be action-oriented and seek to meet high standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in French and in English and strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Crypto enthusiast, direct experience in the field being a big plus.
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a high volume of cases, expecting good time management skills.
• Proficient in applications and programmes relevant in the field such as Elliptic, Chainalysis, TRM, Thomson Reuters World-Check etc.