Compliance Analyst (Transaction Monitoring) (Fintech)

Location: New York, US; hybrid. Candidates must have the right to work in the jurisdiction where they will work.

Salary: $65,000–$85,000/year

Company

hirify.global is a B2B financial services provider delivering global payments, foreign exchange, treasury management, and finance reconciliation services for businesses.

What you will do

• Review and investigate transaction monitoring alerts across fiat payment and virtual currency channels.
• Assess customer activity against business profiles, expected volumes, source of funds, and transaction purposes.
• Identify unusual patterns and financial crime indicators, including structuring, rapid movement of funds, and unexplained third-party payments.
• Review sanctions and PEP screening alerts, conduct wallet and transaction screening with blockchain analytics tools, and review Travel Rule information where applicable.
• Prepare information requests, document investigations and risk assessments, escalate suspicious activity, and support SAR and STR preparation.
• Recommend enhanced monitoring, further due diligence, or transaction restrictions; collaborate across Compliance, KYC, Operations, and Customer Support; and contribute to monitoring improvements.

Requirements

• Experience in transaction monitoring, AML investigations, financial crime compliance, or a related role in banking, payments, fintech, or a money services business.
• Working knowledge of AML and counter-terrorist financing requirements, sanctions screening, customer due diligence, and suspicious activity escalation.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting transaction data, identifying unusual patterns, and distinguishing relevant facts from unnecessary detail.
• Clear written communication skills for concise investigation summaries and evidence-based recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgement, confidence raising concerns or seeking guidance, and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Organisational skills to manage multiple investigations, prioritise risk, and meet deadlines.
• Effective interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Excel or similar spreadsheet tools and experience with transaction monitoring or case management systems.
• A relevant degree, professional qualification, or equivalent practical experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work in New York.
• Agile and flexible working culture within a growing global startup with bases across multiple countries.
• Inclusive work environment and equal-opportunities commitment.
• Recruitment accommodations can be discussed where required.