AML Investigator - FCI 

Onsite, office first position - Sofia

At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 36 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance, and customer relationships.

If you are interested in growing your career in the ever-changing world of payments this might be the role for you! 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 improve and innovate in AML Compliance solutions constantly. You'll play a critical role in safeguarding our business by detecting, preventing, and investigating financial crimes. You'll delve into complex investigations, analyze intricate data, and make informed decisions to mitigate risks. Your work will directly contribute to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and protecting our reputation.

What you’ll do:

• Identify and investigate potential money laundering and other financial crimes. 
• Analyze transaction patterns, trends, and anomalies to detect suspicious activity
• File Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) as required and maintain adherence to FCI regulations.
• Conduct a review of transaction monitoring alerts for incoming and outgoing transactions
• Liaise with official authorities for their investigations
• May provide Quality Assurance reviews on other team member’s work
• Respond and remediate issues identified by the Compliance, Support, Risk, and Onboarding teams within SumUp
• Assist in projects, monitoring, and investigations, as directed by the FCI Team Leader, and MLROs
• Share knowledge and expertise with team members, offering advice and support on complex cases

You’ll be great for this position if:

• Proven AML experience: At least 1-2 years of experience in AML, with a focus on financial crime investigations and suspicious activity reporting 
• Regulatory knowledge: A solid understanding of AML regulations and their practical application
• Data analysis skills: Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Tableau) to identify trends and anomalies
• Attention to detail: A meticulous approach to ensure accuracy in investigations and reporting
• Adaptability and initiative: The ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, taking ownership of tasks and proactively seeking solutions
• Effective communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex issues clearly
• Collaborative mindset: A team-oriented approach, fostering strong working relationships with colleagues.
• Experience with Ireland and UK financial investigations units systems and Salesforce application would be considered as an advantage.

Why you should join SumUp - Sofia

• You’ll play a key role in a scale-up that in turn is part of a truly global team of 3000+ people from 60+ countries, spread across 4 continents.
• You'll have the opportunity to make an impact irrespective of your job description. You'll have the space to drive your career and take ownership of projects.
• You’ll receive 25 days’ paid leave, increasing with tenure, and paid vacation for certain occasions. You’d enjoy a paid 1 month Sabbatical vacation. 
• You’ll receive an individual learning budget and can take 10 days educational leave to expand your skillset.
• You’d have monthly digital food vouchers. 
• You’d have a monthly budget for a wide choice of benefits and discounts ranging from transport, food, learning and many more (re:benefit platform).
• You’d have access to an attractive referral program.
• You'd enjoy other great benefits such as additional health and life insurance; funded therapy & coaching sessions with licensed psychotherapists; co-sponsored Multisport card; Child birth/adoption bonus; free shuttle buses from Joliot-Curie metro station; a long list of discounts and more.

Job Application Tip

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.