FinCrime Analyst (AML/CTF Investigator)

About Revolut

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 50+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth,‌ 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 10,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About the role

The Financial Crime Operations department is at the forefront of Revolut’s efforts to keep customers and their money safe. These agents work directly with customers to resolve issues and flag potential concerns. Using cutting-edge technology, we aim to prevent financial crime in a way the financial world hasn’t seen so far.

We’re looking for a Financial Crime Analyst who can identify suspicious activity and ensure we’re treating customers fairly.

You’ll be investigating internal SARs and complex cases by applying judgement, analytical skills, and solid decision-making to see where grounds for suspicion of money laundering or terrorist financing exist.

As an Investigator, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring Revolut meets its business, legal, and regulatory obligations. There might be some changes in schedule of this role outside of standard business hours, including nights and weekends, so please bear that in mind before applying.

Up for the challenge? Let’s get in touch.

What you’ll be doing

• Reviewing, investigating, and reporting money laundering cases
• Providing ongoing monitoring and resolving formal and Financial Ombudsman Service complaints
• Dealing appropriately with consent refusals following SAR submissions
• Acting as a point of contact for law enforcement agencies in ongoing criminal investigations that commenced from a submitted SAR
• Acting in accordance with written policies, procedures, and relevant legislation
• Cooperating with other teams by providing professional and efficient front-line compliance support, seeking to improve company processes

What you'll need

• Fluency in English and Spanish
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• 3+ years of experience in transaction monitoring or financial investigations, or 4+ years of experience in AML/DD/KYC
• A deep understanding of financial crime red flags, its typologies, and how they can be identified
• Experience redacting and submitting suspicious activity reports
• The ability to identify and critically analyse links in investigated cases
• The ability to collaborate with multiple compliance teams
• To work well under pressure and within tight time frames
• A willingness to work different shifts
• To be able to work from the Mexico City office

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

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