Aml & Merchant Risk Analyst

TL;DR

Aml & Merchant Risk Analyst: Conduct transaction monitoring and financial crime investigations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies with an accent on data analysis and risk assessment. Focus on building investigative expertise, producing clear reports, and collaborating with senior analysts to improve detection quality and compliance.

Location: Lisbon, Portugal (EU) with hybrid work format

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in Open Banking Payments, revolutionizing payment experiences by establishing Pay by Bank as the new standard at checkout.

What you will do

• Conduct AML and transaction monitoring investigations following internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Analyze transactional and behavioral data to identify potential risks
• Assess customer and transaction behavior and escalate concerns appropriately
• Produce clear, accurate, and well-documented investigative reports
• Collaborate with senior analysts and stakeholders to support case resolution
• Contribute to a strong quality and compliance culture within the team

Requirements

• Location: Lisbon, Portugal (EU)
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in Transaction Monitoring or AML Operations
• Foundational to medium understanding of financial crime regulations
• Comfortable working with large volumes of transactional data
• Detail-oriented, structured, and methodical work approach
• English proficiency: B2-C1 (written and spoken)

Nice to have

• Experience in fast-paced financial environments
• Experience with sanctions screening
• Certifications such as ACAMS or ICA

Culture & Benefits

• 20 to 25 days of holiday for work-life balance
• Monthly team outing allowance
• Office perks including refreshments, breakfast, fruit, and snacks
• Meal card for daily lunch allowance
• Well-being support including gym memberships and massages
• Additional benefits to enhance work-life experience