We believe in the everyday hero.

Those who have the courage to follow their passion and the strength and determination to realize their dreams. We believe that anyone should be able to start their own business. We provide small businesses with powerful, easy-to-use card readers and awesome customer support, so merchants can run their business and engage with their customers. We do so with genuine care for our merchants and love for our products. By taking the hassle out of getting paid, we enable small business owners to focus on what they love to do.

Know more about our Financial Crime Investigations Team:

The Financial Crime Investigations Team is perfect for those ones who are excited by the potential to work with different products and teams, and have a desire and hunger to constantly improve and innovate in AML Compliance solutions. We have passion for our business and the enablement of its growth in a manner which is compliant and reduces risk.

What you’ll do:

• Reviews systemic & Machine Learning anti-money laundering (AML) alerts and performs comprehensive research taking into account various AML/CFT risk factors. Describe the facts in an objective manner;
• Perform screening and review of national and international restrictive lists (sanctions and PEP) and adverse media analysis;
• Provides assistance to other investigators when necessary/requested;
• Have clear and objective communication with key stakeholders 
• Prepare SAR Committee summary narratives, present cases to the SAR Committee, and prepare SAR filings for communication to COAF according to standards.
• Conduct review of alerts in timely manner; 
• Managing stakeholders with conflicting priorities;
• Review and analyze AML current trends and news in order to identify high risk areas, counterparties or keywords to incorporate into monitoring filters, rules, or profiles.
• Helps provide project management support on AML-related projects and initiatives, as requested, to ensure they progress toward a common goal in alignment with agreed timelines.

You’ll be great for this role if

• You have good knowledge of Bacen Money Laundering Prevention Legislation and regulations (Law 9.613/98, Law 12.683/2012, Circular 3.978 and Circular Letter 4.001);
• You have strong analytical skills; and you are a Critical thinking;
• At least 3 years of experience in AML transaction monitoring with a financial institution or payment-focused company preferred;
• Able to handle large volumes of alerts and cases, and take on new tasks of importance at late notice;
• Certifications in AML, knowledge of banking products, procurement and KYC experience will be considered a plus;
• You are able to identify, escalate and communicate issues to management in an effective and professional manner;
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• You work proactively in a team, with the ability to take initiative and assume responsibility.
• Have a high intermediate level of english is desirable;

Why you should join SumUp

• Excellent career progression opportunities in a fast-paced company
• Learning and development opportunities in other areas than AML and KYC in the future
• You’ll be part of a company that lives and breathes to empower small merchants around the world
• You'll work with inspiring, open-minded colleagues from over 60 countries.

About SumUp

We believe in the everyday hero.

Small business owners are at the heart of all we do, so we're creating tools that help them run their business. With a founders mentality and a 'team-first attitude' our diverse teams across Europe, South America, and the United States work together to ensure that the small business owners we partner with can be successful doing what they love. 

SumUp is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. SumUp does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. SumUp also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind.

SumUp will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. 

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We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.