Financial Institutions Compliance Specialist

TransferMate– a subsidiary of CluneTech – was established in 2010 when we began working with regulators around the world to secure licenses to operate as a global payment’s provider. With a global payments network covering 200+ countries and territories, TransferMate have established partnerships with some of the largest banks, fintechs and software providers in the world. The combination of our regulated network, award winning technology and strategic partnerships culminated in 2022 when the business achieved Unicorn status.

Our team is dedicated to delivering the best possible experience for our partners and their customers. We know that a happy team is one that performs at the highest level and our #OneTeam ethos encourages mutual support, respect, recognition, and rewards. In Ireland, we have been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 9 consecutive years, with 35 offices worldwide, we do business across 100+ countries on a daily basis.

The FI Compliance Specialist acts as a subject matter expert (SME) for FI onboarding and due diligence across TransferMate’s FI client base. This includes NBFI clients in regulated and Non Regulated sectors and in jurisdictions requiring careful compliance navigation. The role also supports audits, regulatory inquiries, and internal policy development.

As FI Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Serve as lead reviewer and escalation point for FI and NBFI clients in the payment industry space
• Conduct onboarding/KYC deep-dive reviews on prospective new clients and advise on any inherent risks and red flags
• Liaising with Transaction monitoring function to identify any trends associated to the FI/NBFI client base
• Liaise with product team on enhancements to existing/new products
• Participate in the enhancement of onboarding procedures and risk scoring models
• Act as liaison with Risk, Product, and Legal for onboarding automation and AI-screening development
• Represent the FI Compliance team function in internal governance forums and regulatory workshops

Requirements

• 3-5 years of AML/KYC experience, with a specialization in FI/NBFI payment sectors and cross-border onboarding

• Advanced understanding of FI/NBFI/CFD payment flows and compliance risks within these areas

• Skilled in identifying control weaknesses and leading remediation efforts

• Experience with procedural and policy writing

Benefits

• Competitive annual leave and additional days per length of service
• Remote working and flexible working hours
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Compassionate leave

TransferMate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees. We are committed to building and maintaining a culture which is free from discrimination and harassment and where all employees can bring their best selves to work.