Acquiring Operational Lead - London

Job summary

We're looking for exceptional talent to join our mission. We offer a chance to create impact in a high-energy and connected culture, while benefiting from continuous learning opportunities, a supportive community which is proud to serve our mission, and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Drive the continuous improvement of transaction monitoring and fraud prevention processes for acquiring product, systems, and workflows, aiming for efficiency, accuracy, and timely detection of suspicious activity.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, ensuring that team members are equipped with the necessary tools, knowledge, and skills to perform their duties effectively.
• Lead the analysis of acquiring transactions, customer use and behaviour to identify potential indicators of fraud, money laundering or terrorist financing, as well as risk against card scheme compliance requirements and financial risk; Review PEP, Sanctions, and adverse media screening alert; Prepare Internal Suspicious Activity Reports.
• Ensure that the systems are optimized for detecting suspicious activities and remain in line with evolving regulatory requirements and emerging crime patterns.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal departments, such as Legal, Compliance, and IT, as well as external partners like law enforcement agencies and vendors.

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