Compliance Operations Analyst (Contract)

Synctera; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a Compliance Operations Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on reducing risk through daily transaction monitoring and identity verification, ensuring compliance with key regulations. You will analyze customer accounts, review alerts for potential fraud, and contribute to process improvements. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and fosters a collaborative environment, where your analytical skills will help shape the future of FinTech.

Qualifications

• Experience with BSA/AML, OFAC, and CIP regulations is a plus.
• Proactive in executing processes and troubleshooting system issues.

Responsibilities

• Review alerts for potential transaction fraud and unusual activity.
• Analyze customer accounts to identify potential fraud.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Fraud Detection

Regulatory Compliance

Tools

Identity Verification Tools

Job description

Compliance Operations Analyst (Contract)

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About Synctera

At Synctera, we’re powering the future of FinTech by helping companies create new revenue streams and enhance their value propositions with FinTech apps and embedded banking products. Our platform offers APIs, compliance support, and bank partnerships in an end-to-end Banking as a Service solution, enabling rapid development, launch, and scaling of banking services. We support banks in increasing deposits and non-interest income through FinTech and embedded finance partnerships, with a fully compliant, scalable platform for managing programs.

We seek curious, intelligent individuals eager to join our fast-growing team. If you enjoy collaborative work, want to grow the FinTech ecosystem, and love to succeed, continue reading!

Role Overview

As a Compliance Operations Analyst, you will help reduce risk by conducting daily transaction monitoring and reviewing identity verification details for individuals and businesses. Your focus will be on ensuring compliance with regulations such as the Customer Identification Program (CIP), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and various global watchlists. Responsibilities include verifying customer documents and identifying potential risks and fraudulent activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Review alerts generated by our case management system for potential transaction fraud, unusual activity, and identity checks.
2. Analyze customer accounts and transactional data to identify potential fraud.
3. Maintain detailed notes of manual reviews, complying with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
4. Contribute to ongoing process improvements.
5. Participate in ad-hoc investigations and project work as needed.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule, including availability for evenings and weekends.
• Proactive in executing processes, troubleshooting system issues, gathering data, and identifying process gaps.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with identity verification and fraud detection tools is a plus.
• Experience with fraud detection, BSA/AML, OFAC, and CIP regulations is a plus.

Diversity & Inclusion

Synctera values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and individuals of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. We aim to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the US and Canada.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this full-time contract position ranges from USD $25.00 to $30.00, depending on role, level, and location. Salary within this range will be determined by work location, skills, experience, training, and other factors.

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