FinCrime Escalations Officer

TL;DR

FinCrime Escalations Officer (Fintech): Managing suspicious activity escalations and ensuring regulatory compliance with an accent on AML/sanctions investigations and SAR reporting. Focus on analyzing complex financial patterns, mitigating risk, and collaborating with the MLRO to maintain the integrity of the platform.

Location: Must be based in Japan

Company

Revolut is a global financial super app providing spending, saving, and investment services to over 75 million customers worldwide.

What you will do

• Act as the primary escalation point for suspicious activity cases.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in compliance with local regulations.
• Respond to regulatory inquiries and requests from local authorities.
• Manage queries requiring second-line-of-defense review and collaborate with the MLRO on significant cases.
• Monitor and detect emerging patterns of suspicious activity.
• Participate in process improvement projects and training initiatives.

Requirements

• Must be based in Japan
• Proven experience as a compliance or FinCrime officer in a major financial institution.
• Deep knowledge of AML and sanctions regulations.
• Experience using internal and external systems to conduct investigations.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to analyze complex information.
• English: C1 proficiency required

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment at a certified Great Place to Work.
• Opportunity to shape financial crime operations at a global scale.
• Focus on diversity and inclusion through a dedicated D&I framework.
• Collaborative team culture with a focus on innovation and simplicity.