AML Operations Screening Team Lead

Luno is the crypto investment app you can rely on, enabling you to buy, store and explore crypto securely. We’re committed to putting the power of cryptocurrency in everyone's hands sensibly and responsibly. Since 2013, we’ve helped millions of people around the world invest safely in crypto. We do this by cutting through the hype and supporting customers at every step of the way. All products and cryptocurrencies on our platform must first meet stringent legal, risk and technical security standards. Transparency is key for us. Luno stores all crypto on a 1:1 basis and we have rigorous processes in place so you can be confident your investment is secure. We’re available in more than 40 countries around the world and we work closely with respective regulators in all of these markets to be fully compliant, as we believe this is the best way to help everyone, everywhere, invest safely. The role in a nutshell: You will form part of the Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) Operations team based in South Africa, and you will report to the AML Operations Manager. 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 Customer Support, Onboarding, Engineering, Product and Legal teams, servicing the business on an international level together with the teams from Africa, Asia Pacific and Europe. The AML Operations team takes care of the operational aspects of financial crime risk identification matters for Luno's global business. Our mission is to create a world class compliance experience for Luno as well as our customers. We make sure we have the processes and information available that enable us to truly understand our customer risk, we monitor for any external red flags customers may raise when they use Luno and we deal with any questions our business or customers may have on what good looks like. We operate in regional providing guidance on execution of functional duties and as required, become actively involved to meet schedules and resolve problems; building relationships with and between team members, set expectations, define and delegate tasks and help remove obstacles; Governance and reporting in respect of team performance, progress tracking, service level agreements, key risk indicators and operational metrics; Drafting and implementing standard operating procedures, including in respect of account clo