FinCrime Risk Manager (AML/CTF)

TL;DR

FinCrime Risk Manager (AML/CTF): Driving AML risk reviews, control gap analysis, and remediation plans for a global financial super app with an accent on regulatory compliance and tech-driven solutions. Focus on translating complex obligations into scalable controls, advising on AML risks for new product launches, and enhancing customer experience through fair and transparent financial crime controls.

Location: Must be based in South Africa

Company

Revolut is a global financial super app offering spending, saving, investing, and exchange services to over 75 million customers worldwide.

What you will do

• Drive AML risk reviews, control gap analysis, and remediation plans.
• Translate complex regulatory obligations into scalable, tech-driven solutions.
• Work cross-functionally with Data, Product, Compliance, and Operations teams to advise on AML risks in new launches.
• Maintain oversight of outsourced and insourced financial crime controls through targeted testing.
• Enhance customer experience by identifying and remediating customer detriment caused by financial crime controls.

Requirements

• 5+ years in an AML risk or advisory role within the first line of defence.
• Expertise in money laundering typologies, controls, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience across retail and business financial services.
• Proven track record of delivering fraud risk assessments, gap remediation, and fraud prevention strategies.
• Familiarity with transaction monitoring technologies or rule tuning.
• Must be based in South Africa.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of sanctions, fraud, or broader financial crime.
• Exposure to crypto or investment products.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a multicultural, fast-growing environment.
• Opportunity to shape financial crime strategy for a global product.
• Focus on diversity and inclusion through a dedicated D&I Framework.
• Certified Great Place to Work environment.