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KYC & Transaction Monitoring Analyst

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KYC & Transaction Monitoring Analyst

At Katanox we're looking for a KYC & Transaction Monitoring Analyst to join our team.

This role is based out of our New York Hub. We value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.

About the company

Meet Katanox, a single platform for travel sellers and accommodation providers. By removing any barrier for our partners to do business, the Katanox platform offers you a chance to help improve every stage of the travel transaction. One platform that offers direct two-way connectivity, direct partnership contracting and a proprietary fintech stack will make you roll up your sleeves to discover all the data optimisations that are only possible when you connect all aspects of the travel transaction.

Katanox is looking for a KYC & Transaction Monitoring Analyst to be involved in data analyses for transaction monitoring, operationalising processes and business rules, handling alerts and reporting duties. The role holder is part of the first line and headed by the Risk & Compliance leader.

We are looking for an autonomous person and who has demonstrated success dealing with ambiguity, operating in a high-growth environment, and solving problems with limited oversight. 

About the role

  • Monitor the departmental queues for alerts on a regular basis throughout the working day ensuring management are aware of outstanding alerts at end of day.

  • Where there are grounds for suspicion or a requirement for guidance in relation to an alert, escalate in line with the procedures.

  • Assess the transaction in the context of previous transactions and the client’s business/purpose of the account.

  • Any other associated duties required from time to time to meet the departmental responsibilities and goals about you.

  • Provide advice and support to the CLBV organisation on the identification of areas of risk as a result of transaction monitoring trends.

  • Assisting with execution of audits and investigations on KYC issues and execution delivery against internal and external agreed SLA’s.

  • Highlight and escalate operational and other risks to management.

  • Remain the company point of contact and action owner for all transaction monitoring issues (ongoing engagement with the FIU).

  • Seek to build an understanding of the profile of customers highlighted through the transaction monitoring alert process

  • Create and maintain accurate and concise records of all investigations undertaken including details on the rationale for any decisions made.

  •  Review transaction monitoring alerts in line with prescribed procedures: 
    ○ Investigate the individual alerts to determine if there is a potential suspicious transaction involved, follow the recommended standard investigation steps,
    ○ In addition, assess if there is anything else unusual about a transaction, particularly based on experience of previous transactions.

About you

  • Demonstrated ability to recognise suspicious transactions and the desire to investigate any unusual activities.

  • Problem analysis and solving skills, consistent attention to details / accuracy.

  • Fluent in English and preferable Spanish.

  • Ability to work with strict deadlines to satisfy our clients.

  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite with advanced knowledge of Excel (Macros, Pivots, Lookups, etc.) and PowerPoint.

  • Preferably Bachelor degree and ACAMS certifications preferred and preferably knowledge of AML and KYC policies.

  •  3 or more years experience in a similar job. Experience in the payments or eCommerce industry is strongly preferred.

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