Financial Crimes Analyst

Wayflyer • Charlotte, NC

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

Investigating Wayflyer customers using internal systems and open-source intelligence to identify potential financial crime risks
Carrying out Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and reviewing activity to spot and assess suspicious transactions
Supporting the MLRO with the ongoing design, implementation, and oversight of our AML framework across multiple jurisdictions
Acting as a go-to person for advice on AML, Sanctions, and Anti-Bribery & Corruption topics
Helping ensure accurate record-keeping and making required filings, including suspicious activity reports
Proactively reviewing existing processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and smarter risk-mitigation controls
Drafting and updating customer contracts, and working closely with Sales and Legal on any special terms or conditions

Requirements

• 1–2 years’ experience in AML, Financial Crime, or a related compliance role
• Solid understanding of AML and financial crime requirements (fintech experience is a big plus)
• Confident communicator who’s comfortable introducing new concepts and influencing a wide range of stakeholders
• Commercially minded and pragmatic — you can balance risk, growth, and speed
• Organised, flexible, and able to juggle priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proactive, positive, and motivated to see projects through from start to finish
• Ambitious and excited about building your career in a fast-moving scale-up

Responsibilities

• Investigating Wayflyer customers using internal systems and open-source intelligence to identify potential financial crime risks
• Carrying out Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and reviewing activity to spot and assess suspicious transactions
• Supporting the MLRO with the ongoing design, implementation, and oversight of our AML framework across multiple jurisdictions
• Acting as a go-to person for advice on AML, Sanctions, and Anti-Bribery & Corruption topics
• Helping ensure accurate record-keeping and making required filings, including suspicious activity reports
• Proactively reviewing existing processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and smarter risk-mitigation controls
• Drafting and updating customer contracts, and working closely with Sales and Legal on any special terms or conditions

Benefits

• Recharge with 25 days of paid annual leave, plus public holidays.
• Access support and resources to support your wellbeing, including our Wellbeing @ Wayflyer ERG.
• Stay covered with private healthcare and life insurance.
• We offer generous parental and adoptive leave, including 6 months of paid leave for Primary Caregivers and 3 months of paid leave for Secondary Caregivers.
• With our equity scheme, you're not just an employee; you're a stakeholder in our journey.
• Enjoy the freedom to work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 60 calendar days a year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed