Job Description

Every day, our teams innovate across the world of finance. We collaborate to work smarter, while making a difference. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has a voice. And we celebrate our success together. If you want to make an impact in fintech, we’d like to know: Are you FIS?

About the role:

We are seeking a highly motivated Transaction Monitoring Analyst I to join our team.  As a Transaction Monitoring Analyst I, you will support FIS’s Atelio Embedded Finance team as we grow, mature, and scale the AML and Fraud transaction monitoring program.  You will work side-by-side as a critical collaborator with fellow Financial Crime experts.  You will help execute a best-in-class transaction monitoring on behalf of FIS, our customers, and our sponsor bank partners.

About the team:

The Financial Crimes Compliance team is responsible for end-to-end mitigation and management of a sound AML, Sanctions and Fraud program.  We partner with other FIS corporate functions and lines of business to address risk exposure or control breakdowns by ensuring appropriate remedial actions are taken timely to reduce the residual risk to acceptable levels.   

What you will be doing:

·       Conducting time-sensitive investigative reviews and analyses of both automated alerts and referrals sourced from other lines of business in support of the AML and Fraud program ensuring thoroughness, accuracy, and compliance with internal policies and standards.

·       Analyzing consumer transaction information to assess whether the alerted activity is or is not suspicious and/or unusual in the context of the consumers’ anticipated activity and prior transaction history.

·       Documenting investigations thoroughly including documentations supporting the investigation conclusion.

·       Completing alert reviews and investigations in line with multiple sponsor bank partners’ expectations.

·       Consulting and collaborating with colleagues to enhance knowledge of financial crime laws, regulations and best practices to be leveraged for both internal and external stakeholders with respect to AML and fraud transaction monitoring.

·       Staying informed of changes in regulatory requirements, industry trends, and emerging financial crime threats to adjust monitoring activities and provide related guidance and recommendations to both internal stakeholders, as needed.

·       Supporting periodic due diligence and audit requests.

·       Staying current on regulatory changes and sponsor bank requirements.

·       Performing special projects and additional duties and responsibilities as required.

What you will need:

·       0-2+ years of experience with a focus on transaction monitoring within the financial services, payments, and/or fintech sector.

·       Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards pertaining AML and fraud. 

·       Understanding of and/or willingness to learn regulations and their implications for fintech, payments (including ACH and card rules), and program management.

·       Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

·       Excellent analytical, problem-solving, project management, and risk management skills.

·       Exceptional judgment and integrity, ability to handle complex matters independently and thrive in dynamic, high-growth environments.

·       Willingness to take ownership of projects.

Added bonus if you have:

·       Experience with blockchain investigations.

·       Professional certifications (e.g., CCEP, CRCM, CIA, CAMS) are advantageous but not required.

·       Developed compliance programs into repeatable technology.

·       Experience with SQL databases and other information technology systems and tools.

·       Experience with Unit 21

What we offer you:

A career at FIS is more than just a job. It’s the change to shape the future of fintech. At FIS, we offer you:

·       A voice in the future of fintech

·       Always-on learning and development

·       Collaborative work environment

·       Opportunities to give back

·       Competitive salary and benefits

FIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $52,760.00 - $86,000.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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