Compliance Analyst

NALA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 Days Off

Birthday Leave

Enhanced Parental Leave

Enhanced Pension

Global Workspace

Learning Budget

Job summary

NALA is building payments for the next billion, and we’re seeking a senior compliance professional to oversee financial crime risk across our global platforms. You will lead complex investigations, support regulatory exams, and strengthen the 2LOD team’s capabilities.

You will train colleagues, document procedures, and collaborate with regulators and LEAs across jurisdictions. Experience with SAR/STR handling, CDD/EDD, sanctions, and international transfers is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial crime investigations, including SAR/STR handling and typology development.
• Strong working knowledge of CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, and AML regulations in high-risk jurisdictions.
• Experience managing LEA requests and handling confidential legal correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex investigations into suspicious activity and high-risk customers across products and jurisdictions.
• Respond to regulatory exams, internal audits, and partner reviews with timely and accurate documentation.
• Oversee and complete escalated SARs, supporting officers in regulatory report submission.
• Manage LEA requests and court order responses in line with local laws and data policies.
• Train and mentor the 2LOD team and new hires on escalation frameworks and investigative techniques.
• Conduct detailed transaction analysis to support risk rule refinement and typology development.
• Draft and maintain clear, auditable desk procedures for 1LOD and 2LOD teams.
• Support ad hoc projects and initiatives at the request of the Head of Compliance and the MLRO.

Skills

Financial crime investigations

SAR/STR handling

CDD/EDD and sanctions

AML regulations

LEA requests handling

International payments experience

Job description

About Us

NALA is building Payments for the Next Billion. Faster, smarter, and fairer transfers for everyone. Since 2022, we've grown our business 120x, grown the team from 9 to 150+, raised $50M+ from top-tier investors, and were named to the Forbes Fintech 50 in 2025.

We operate two core products:

• NALA, our consumer app making cross-border payments cheaper, faster and more reliable for the global diaspora.
• Rafiki, our B2B payments infrastructure, powering global payments.

Our team includes alumni from Wise, Stripe, Monzo, Revolut, and CashApp — operators who’ve scaled world‑class products. We act with urgency, think deeply, and put our customers first always.

At NALA, this isn’t just a job. It’s ownership, impact, and the chance to change global payments forever.

Join us in building Payments for the Next Billion.

Your Mission

Your mission is to provide oversight and expert guidance on financial crime risk. You will lead complex investigations, support regulatory compliance, and train our 2LOD team to strengthen NALA’s defenses against financial crime.

Your Responsibilities in this Role

• Lead complex investigations into suspicious activity and high-risk customers across products and jurisdictions
• Respond to regulatory exams, internal audits, and partner reviews with timely and accurate documentation
• Oversee and complete escalated SARs, supporting officers in regulatory report submission
• Manage LEA requests and court order responses in line with local laws and data policies
• Train and mentor the 2LOD team and new hires on escalation frameworks and investigative techniques
• Conduct detailed transaction analysis to support risk rule refinement and typology development
• Draft and maintain clear, auditable desk procedures for 1LOD and 2LOD teams
• Support ad hoc projects and initiatives at the request of the Head of Compliance and the MLRO.

Must-have requirements

• Proven experience in financial crime investigations, including SAR/STR handling and typology development
• Strong working knowledge of CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, and AML regulations in high-risk jurisdictions
• Experience managing LEA requests and handling confidential legal correspondence
• Ability to interpret complex transaction patterns and assess financial crime risk
• Confident decision‑maker with clear documentation of rationale
• Experience working in an international money transfer business

Nice to have requirements

• Prior experience training or mentoring junior investigators
• Experience with regulatory exams or internal audit preparation in fintech or financial institutions

Success in the role looks like

3-Month Metrics

• Deliver training sessions to up skill remote 2LOD team on escalation and investigation standards
• Respond to all regulatory and partner queries with zero errors and within required timelines

6-Month Metrics

• Implement updated escalation/decision matrices with measurable improvements in investigation consistency
• Identify and document 3+ new suspicious activity typologies for internal use and partner reporting

Interview Process

If successful you will be selected for our interview process which has 4 stages:

[30mins] Interview with the Talent Team

We want to understand your experience and motivations.

[1hr] Interview with the Hiring Manager

A deeper dive into your CV and real-world experiences.

[45mins] Peer/team Interview

You’ll meet with 2 people from our compliance ops team focusing on scenario based questions

[30mins] Leadership Interview

A final conversation with a member of our leadership team to discuss motivations and ask your own questions.

Benefits

UK / EU / Remote, we have the following benefits:

• 35 Days Off: Enjoy an amazing 35 days of holidays to unwind and explore (This will be 27 days + 8 Bank Holidays if UK-based).
• Birthday Leave:Celebrate your special day with a bonus day off to take off in that month.
• Enhanced Parental Leave- We offer 16 weeks of full pay for the primary caregiver and 4 weeks of full pay for the secondary caregiver (After your probationary period).
• Enhanced Pension: Salary sacrifice pension scheme via Penfold giving you flexibility and control on how you save for your future!
• Global Workspace: Get access to WeWork locations worldwide.
• LearningBudget: Fuel your growth with $1000 annually for learning and development.

For people who come to our London office:

• Hybrid Working: We work in our Canary Wharf Office four days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday).
• Sarabi: Themed snacks and Friday lunch focused on building great working relationships with the team.
• Monthly Socials: Join fun social events every month for great times.
• Free Coffee: Enjoy barista-style coffee at your fingertips.