We are looking for a
n interim Financial Crime Specialist to cover a 6-month maternity leave and support the Financial Security function.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organised, and comfortable working in a fast-paced fintech environment.
You will manage transaction monitoring alerts, assist with high-risk client onboarding, and help remediate audit findings. You'll also make sure our policies and procedures stay aligned with regulatory expectations and the BNP Paribas framework.
About the Team
The Financial Security team is composed of 5 professionals focused on Financial Security across three key areas: KYC, transaction monitoring, and Data & Reporting. The team plays a critical role in ensuring that Kantox meets its regulatory obligations while maintaining industry best practices.
As regulatory expectations evolve and our business integrates further within BNP Paribas, robust compliance oversight and proactive risk management are really important.
In this position, you will interact with the following departments:
1. Customer Success
2. Client Transaction Services (Ops)
3. Cash Management and Settlements (Ops)
4. Sales department
5. Implementation team
6. Tech team
The project:
7. Transaction monitoring: Manage and investigate transaction monitoring alerts, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where appropriate
8. High-risk client analysis: Assist with the analysis and approval process for high-risk client onboarding
9. Regulatory liaison: Liaise with official regulators, responding to requests and maintaining effective communication
10. Policy enhancement: Support the enhancement and maintenance of policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements
11. Cross-functional support: Resolve general compliance requests from other teams efficiently and accurately
12. Organisation & delivery: Work accurately to deadlines, managing multiple tasks and prioritising deliverables
13. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with ability to engage stakeholders and regulators
Who you are:
14. Proven experience in AML/KYC with focus on transaction monitoring (minimum 1-2 years)
15. Hands-on experience investigating financial crime alerts and conducting risk assessments
16. Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and experience with regulatory reporting
17. Knowledge of BNPP / Kantox Group is a plus
18. Team collaboration and stakeholder communication
19. Fluent English (written and verbal)
20. A relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Finance, Economics or similar
21. MS Excel proficiency is a must; experience and interest in SQL is considered a plus
22. Previous experience in a financial institution, fintech, or payment services environment is highly valued
Benefits
What we offer
23. Competitive salary
24. Sponsored learning budget
25. Free private health insurance
26. Free Spanish, English and French lessons
27. Relocation package if needed
28. 31 days of annual vacations
29. Gym discounts and free sports activities
30. Ticket Restaurant with monthly credit and regular cross-team lunches
31. Daily fresh fruit and a beautiful office with 360-degree views of Barcelona
Our culture
32. An environment of innovation, accountability, and constructive feedback
33. A diverse and multicultural team of over 40 different nationalities
34. Grow your role and build your career with our learning and development opportunities
35. A collaborative and inclusive culture of sharing and teamwork. Build connections for life
36. Hybrid working and flexible hours so you can work when and where you feel best
37. Some testimonials: “The culture and the people at Kantox make me want to recommend Kantox as a place to work. There is a good balance between learning and growing and support from fellow team members. I feel like the people are very welcoming and make Kantox an easy place to feel at home.\"
About Kantox
Kantox is a leading fintech company developing sophisticated Currency Management Automation software solutions that help companies to automate their foreign exchange processes and leverage currencies for growth.
We are a 200-person strong team, split between London and Barcelona. So far, we’ve raised over €30 million and became profitable in 2018. Thanks to our clients, we continue to grow at a fast pace. Clients in 75 countries have already exchanged more than USD $18 billion with us!
As of July 2023, Kantox is a BNP Paribas company. Kantox will continue to operate as an independent company, now with the experience and market power of BNP Paribas behind it.