Head of Compliance and Financial Crime leading compliance frameworks for Aave Labs, regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Ensuring adherence to regulatory obligations across jurisdictions.
About the role
- Senior AML & Merchant Risk Analyst in charge of investigating suspicious transactions. Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing detection of financial crime risks.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and own complex AML and TF transaction monitoring investigations end-to-end
- Analyse large volumes of transactional and behavioural data to identify suspicious activity
- Make well-reasoned risk decisions in line with internal policies and regulatory expectations
- Act as a senior escalation point and mentor junior analysts through guidance and review
- Contribute to quality assurance, control testing, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support external communication with relevant stakeholders when required
- Actively contribute to refining procedures, controls, and policies with a forward-looking mindset
- Identify patterns, emerging risks, and opportunities to strengthen detection and efficiency
Requirements
- 3-5+ years of hands-on AML experience, with demonstrated progression and autonomy
- Strong understanding of financial crime regulations and ML & TF typologies
- Proven ability to manage complex cases and make sound decisions under pressure
- Comfortable working with large, complex datasets and drawing clear conclusions
- Natural owner who takes accountability and looks for better ways of working
- Confident communicator in English (B2–C1), both written and spoken
- Relevant certifications such as ACAMS or ICA are highly valued
Benefits
- 20 to 25 days of holiday to support a healthy work-life balance
- Monthly team outing allowance to enjoy social events with your colleagues
- Office perks such as refreshments (coffee, sodas etc.), breakfast, fruit and snacks
- Meal card to enjoy a daily lunch allowance to make your workdays even more convenient
- Well being support our health allowance covers gym memberships, massages, and much more to help you feel your best
- PLUS additional benefits designed to enhance your work-life experience!
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