Compliance Specialist-1 (AML/Transaction Screening)

Location: Pasay, Manila, Philippines; hybrid, with at least 3 days in the office. The role follows a rotating 24/7 shift schedule: Early shift 06:00–15:00, Midshift 12:00–21:00, and Night shift 21:00–06:00.

Company

hirify.global is a global payments technology company facilitating transactions among consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories.

What you will do

• Perform day-to-day transaction screening and identify potentially fraudulent or illegal activity.
• Analyze payment and compliance data from multiple sources to identify trends and patterns.
• Screen PEPs and sanctioned entities, investigate potential hits, and escalate urgent cases to the MLRO/DMLRO.
• Work across teams to identify and resolve operational compliance queries.
• Maintain client records and complete required compliance administration.
• Review existing processes and systems, suggest improvements, and monitor regulatory changes and financial crime typologies.

Requirements

• Excellent analytical skills, a methodical approach, and high attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-speed environment, independently manage assigned tasks, and meet daily targets.
• Accountability for cases from start to finish, with the ability to work collaboratively toward shared goals.
• Ability to reprioritize and multitask at short notice while meeting tight deadlines.
• Articulate, numerate, organized, hardworking, and able to build excellent relationships.
• Knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), including transaction monitoring and screening.
• Interest in financial crime and a compliance career within payments, financial services, technology, or FX.
• Knowledge of economic and financial sanctions and the Payment Services/E-money Directive.
• Willingness to work the rotating 24/7 shift schedule and attend the office at least 3 days per week.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a global payments technology environment with impact across more than 200 countries and territories.
• Collaborate across teams and departments on operational compliance matters.
• Work in a hybrid setup with regular office presence.
• hirify.global is an equal opportunity employer.