AML Investigator - KYC 

Onsite, office first position.

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 Know Your Customer Team is perfect for those 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. 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:

• Conduct in-depth PEP/Sanctions screenings and investigations
• Conduct a review of transaction monitoring alerts for incoming and outgoing transactions Prepare comprehensive reports for senior management review and approval
• Review Ultimate Beneficiary Ownership-related queries
• Share knowledge and expertise with team members, offering advice and support on complex cases
• 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 KYC Team Leader, and MLROs

You’ll be great for this position if:

• Proven AML experience: At least 1-2 years of experience in AML, with a focus on PEP/Sanctions investigations and reports compilation
• 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

Why you should join SumUp - Vilnius 

• The opportunity to work on large scale fintech products used by millions of small businesses around the world
• 25 days’ paid leave as well as 5 days educational leave
• A dedicated annual Learning & Development budget (2000€ / year) for attending conferences and/or advancing your career through further education
• Health Insurance
• Additional health insurance and gym allowance
• You’ll attend global offsites and/or hackathons
• Break4me - 1 month paid annual leave after 3 years of service

*** Salary starts at 2,089 EURO Monthly gross per month 

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.