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Transaction Monitoring Analyst

Confidential · Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

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About the Role:We are looking for a Transaction Monitoring Analyst to support our Financial Crime function by monitoring customer transactions, onboarding activities, and platform behavior. Reporting to the MLRO, you will play a key role in identifying and investigating suspicious activity, conducting enhanced due diligence, and ensuring compliance with AML/CFT, sanctions, and regulatory requirements.Key Responsibilities:Monitor customer transactions, wallet activity, and platform behavior for suspicious or unusual activity.Review and investigate AML, sanctions, and transaction monitoring alerts, documenting findings and recommendations.Conduct manual KYC reviews, enhanced due diligence (EDD), and ongoing customer due diligence for higher-risk cases.Escalate suspicious activity and prepare well-documented case reports for the MLRO.Maintain accurate records of investigations and support regulatory reporting, audits, and compliance reviews.Contribute to the continuous improvement of transaction monitoring rules and financial crime controls.Requirements:2+ years' experience in Transaction Monitoring, AML, Financial Crime Operations, KYC/EDD, or Compliance within financial services, fintech, payments, crypto, or online gaming.Good understanding of AML/CFT regulations, sanctions screening, customer due diligence, and suspicious activity investigations.Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and report-writing ability.Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple priorities.Good to have:Experience with blockchain analytics tools (e.g., Chainalysis, Elliptic, or TRM Labs).Experience using SumSub or similar identity verification platforms.Knowledge of betting, prediction markets, or digital asset businesses.ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent AML qualification.What we are looking for:We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional with strong investigative skills, sound judgement, and a passion for combating financial crime. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment and be comfortable working independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.