At TrueLayer, we’re building the future of payments. We’re on a mission to take on outdated payment methods with a solution designed for today’s online, on-demand economy. By removing friction at the heart of commerce — the payment — we’re making it faster, safer, and smarter for everyone.
To date, we’ve raised $300 million from world-renowned investors including Stripe, Tiger Global, Addition, and Tencent. With offices in London, Milan, and Dublin, we’re trusted by industry leaders like RyanAir and JustEat Takeaway. But this is just the beginning.
We’re reimagining how the world pays, invests, shops, and saves. We’re transforming payments for industries like e-Commerce and iGaming, redefining what’s possible with technology and innovation. Now, we’re looking for people who are ready to help us build a brand that changes an industry.
Description:We are looking for an experienced financial crime professional to join our team on a maternity cover basis. In this role, you will oversee the end-to-end management of financial crime transaction monitoring, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and optimizing our monitoring capabilities. You will also assess potential new transaction monitoring tools and contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency and risk management.
What we expect from you as a Financial Crime Specialist: Evaluate the current transaction monitoring system, recommending enhancements aligned with the firm’s risk appetite. Support the selection and implementation of a new transaction monitoring tool, providing expert guidance to MLROs. Collaborate with the Financial Crime Manager and MLROs to enhance financial crime systems and processes. Define and document transaction monitoring procedures. Work with stakeholders to review and address data quality issues related to transaction monitoring. Assist in processing transaction monitoring alerts, conducting complex investigations, and making well-supported recommendations. Identify and communicate emerging financial crime typologies and trends. Serve as a subject matter expert, offering guidance to junior team members and the wider business. Contribute to performance metrics (KPIs) and management information reporting for senior leadership and external stakeholders. Additional responsibilities may include: Quality control for transaction monitoring activities. Preparing reports and metrics for the board and risk committee. Responding to requests for information (RFIs) from banking partners and other stakeholders. Supporting the Business-Wide Risk Assessment and Risk and Control Self-Assessment processes. Strengthening relationships with merchant customers by addressing financial crime-related queries. About you: Extensive experience in financial crime transaction monitoring within the financial sector. Proven expertise in managing transaction monitoring rules and systems. Strong understanding of money laundering typologies across various products, services, and customer profiles. Experience conducting complex financial crime investigations, documenting findings, and providing recommendations. Knowledge of SARs/STRs filing and regulatory reporting processes. Background in improving transaction monitoring systems and reviewing rule effectiveness. Experience with sanctions screening, including testing systems and monitoring regulatory updates. Ability to collect, analyze, and present management information for regulatory and internal reporting. Skilled in drafting, maintaining, and updating financial crime policies and procedures. Strong stakeholder engagement skills to support financial crime-related processes and initiatives. We would be particularly excited if you have: Experience managing transaction monitoring for high-risk sectors such as eCommerce, iGaming, or gambling. Knowledge of UK and EU AML/CTF regulations (international exposure is a plus). A recognized Financial Crime qualification. Experience in finance, fintech, or technology sectors. Exposure to working in a high-growth startup environment. Don’t meet all the requirements?Multiple studies have shown that women and people from underrepresented backgrounds may hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. At TrueLayer, we value diverse perspectives and encourage applicants who meet the core criteria to apply, even if they don’t tick every box.
Benefits: Meaningful equity in the company