AML Operations Analyst - Transaction Monitoring

You will form part of the Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) Operations team based in South Africa, and you will report to the AML Operations - Transaction Monitoring Team Lead. Our AML Operations team looks after our global business and consists of a growing team of enthusiastic, energetic Lunauts. You will work in a fast paced environment, collaborating with other business units, including Engineering, Product and Legal teams, servicing the business on an international level together with the teams from Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe and the United States. Agile execution on key projects and operational delivery of work within the Transaction Monitoring Team, specifically the execution of transaction monitoring alerts, regulatory reporting activities and regulatory requests. Working on problems that are varied and which require a review of different factors, applying learned techniques and contributing to analysis and investigation to solve problems for the team, within the AML Policy framework and overall Risk Management and Compliance Programme (“RMCP”). Understanding AML regulations and developments in legislation, and pointing out when you suspect that Luno may be in breach of regulations Attending to all aspects relating to Travel Rule including customer communications, virtual asset service provider (VASP) due diligence and queue review Managing and drafting responses to standard and ad hoc regulatory requests, as well as to banking partners and other ad-hoc requests for information Finalising and filing reports (subject to review) in respect of outbound regulatory reporting in conjunction with the relevant Money Laundering Reporting Officer (“MLRO”) Technological Expertise: Using internal investigation/analytical tools e.g. Chainalysis KYT, Chainalysis Reactor and ComplyAdvantage, to a basic level to conduct in depth investigations or analysis Reporting Writing & Key Risk Indicator (KRI) Management: Compiling clear and accurate reports based on work performed and to contribute to key risk indicators applicable to the functional area. Cross-functional / team collaboration & Written / Oral Communication: Developing stable working relationships, internally and externally Business & Anti-Financial Crime Strategic Goals: Providing insights that contribute to the team's strategic direction and ability to understand Luno's function/department strategy. A collaborative, friendly work community, with regular social events and virtual cooking, dancing, drawing and