Compliance Analyst (Fluent French)

Monex Europa S.L; Madrid; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Monex Europe is seeking a Compliance Analyst for its Madrid office to protect the firm from financial crime and regulatory risk. You will monitor transactions and clients, perform KYC reviews, and escalate potential risks under AML/CFT policies.

Strong English and French are essential for cross-border collaboration with Amsterdam and London teams. The role requires 2–4 years in compliance, AML/KYC, or finance-related audits, a related degree, and experience with AML/CFT software and CRM systems.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in Compliance, AML/KYC or internal/external audit within financial services.
• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law or a related field.
• Knowledge of AML/CFT regulation and sanctions frameworks.
• Experience with AML/CFT monitoring software and CRM systems.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Integrity, discretion and the ability to build respectful relationships across the business.
• Advanced English and French (written and spoken).
• Spanish or another European language is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Client & transaction monitoring in line with AML/CFT policies.
• Clear alerts in monitoring systems (real-time, ex-post, name-matching).
• Carry out ongoing reviews of existing clients and periodic KYC reviews.
• Support escalation and regulatory reporting in line with AML/CFT obligations.
• Assist in updating policies and procedures on AML/CFT and sanctions.
• Contribute to the assessment and management of the firm’s compliance risk.
• Respond to information requests from auditors and regulators.
• Support onboarding during peak activity periods.

Connaissances

Advanced English

French

Attention to detail

Discretion

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law

Outils

AML/CFT monitoring software

CRM systems

MS Office

Description du poste

Monex Europe is part of the Monex Group, an international financial services group with over 2,800 employees worldwide. With offices in the UK, Spain, the Netherlands, Canada and Singapore, we provide foreign exchange and payment solutions to businesses and institutions across the globe. We are growing across Europe and looking for people who want to make an impact in a dynamic, international environment. At Monex, you will work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative culture that values integrity, accountability and a strong focus on our clients, with real opportunities to learn and develop your career.

About the Role

As Compliance Analyst in our Madrid office, you will play a key role in protecting the firm from financial crime and regulatory risk. You will make sure that transaction and client monitoring is completed effectively and on time, identify potential risks and escalat... Advanced English and French are therefore essential: you will review client documentation, communicate with clients, counterparties and colleagues across Madrid, Amsterdam and London, and work with information in both languages on a daily basis. Monex Europa S.L. is authorised by the Bank of Spain to passport its payment services across the EEA, and our Madrid office supports clients and counterparties in several European markets, including France. Advanced English and French are therefore essential: you will review client documentation, communicate with clients, counterparties and colleagues across Madrid, Amsterdam and London, and work with information in both languages on a daily basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Client & transaction monitoring
• Clear alerts in the relevant monitoring systems (real-time, ex-post and existing client name-matching)
• Carry out ongoing reviews of existing clients and periodic KYC reviews
• Identify potential risks and follow the escalation process set out in our AML/CFT policies
• AML/CFT framework & policies
• Support the Senior Compliance Analysts and the Head of Compliance in all areas related to AML/CFT obligations: customer due diligence, internal organisation and cooperation with authorities
• Assist in the publication and update of policies and procedures on Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Terrorist Financing and international financial sanctions
• Contribute to the assessment and management of the firm’s compliance risk
• Compliance monitoring & regulatory support
• Assist in the execution of the Compliance Monitoring Programme
• Respond to information requests from internal and external auditors
• Support the Compliance Onboarding team during peak activity periods
• Assist on other regulatory topics when needed, such as client complaints, conflicts of interest, regulatory watch, MiFID and KYC for banks and counterparties

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in Compliance, AML/KYC or internal/external audit within the financial services industry
• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law or a related field
• Knowledge of AML/CFT regulation and sanctions frameworks
• Experience with AML/CFT monitoring software and CRM systems
• strong MS Office skills
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Integrity, discretion and the ability to build respectful relationships across the business
• Advanced English and French (written and spoken)
• Spanish or another European language is a plus

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! At Monex, we do our very best every day to ensure that we take good care of our people, as our biggest asset is our highly driven and focused Talent Culture. We strive to continuously enable our people to develop their full potential by offering the necessary tools and support to empower our people to develop professionally and to take the next step in their career here at Monex. Teamwork is a paramount part of our Talent Culture as we achieve more when we collaborate and all work together. We take pride in our familial culture with colleagues who are willing to go the extra mile for one another. We foster a culture of Health and Wellness, encouraging our colleagues to pursue healthy habits and promoting healthy lifestyles.