Ensure YC complies with the industry's laws and regulations
Analyze, prepare and perform risk evaluation to prevent financial crime, including fraud and other related typologies.
Review accounts and transactions for potentially fraudulent activity and take quick, decisive action
Review, investigate and respond to requests from law enforcement, regulators and financial institutions
Proactively identify, monitor and report financial crime patterns with insightful MIS and dashboard reporting
Identify areas of improvement in the company’s products to ensure their continued customer security.
Actively participate in improving internal procedures and processes linked to Compliance Risk, Financial Crime, Fraud, Payments and AML.
Work alongside the internal teams on the development and upgrade of financial crime and fraud-related detection/prevention tools and mechanisms
Creation and implementation of the procedures for Financial Crime prevention enhanced due diligence checks (EDD), monitoring, reporting and management.
Maintain detailed logs of incidents and prepare regular and ad-hoc management and regulatory reports.
Provide investigative support for Financial Crime and other related forensic investigations and reporting requirements.
Contributes to the development of training materials are in-line with regulatory and policy expectations.
Assist in delegated and adhoc Compliance responsibilities.

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution
3+ years’ experience in fraud, AML, FIU, or transaction monitoring within fintech, crypto, banking, or payments
Strong knowledge of financial crime typologies, AML frameworks, and STR/SAR reporting
Experience with transaction monitoring systems, alert handling, and basic rules tuning
Hands-on experience with fraud detection tools and crypto/blockchain investigations.
Experience with blockchain analytics tools such as Chainalysis, TRM Labs, or similar platforms is highly desirable
Relevant certifications (CFE, CAMS, CFCS,) are an advantage
Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Ability to make sound decisions in high-pressure situations
Good communication skills and ability to work across teams and external stakeholders
High level of integrity and accountability
Fluency in English required; French is a plus
Willingness to work rotating shifts (including nights and weekends)

Impactful and Purposeful Work: You will be helping to drive financial inclusion across Africa.
Remote-First Flexibility: We embrace a fully remote work environment.
Global & Diverse Team: You will have the opportunity to work with talented professionals from 25+ countries across the world, in a multicultural and collaborative environment.
Learning & Development: Access to resources, support, and autonomy to grow professionally.
Mental Health Support Services: Your mental well-being matters to us.
Competitive compensation and meaningful health coverage.
All full-time employees are participants in our stock option plan.

Transaction Risk & Financial Crimes Analyst

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