FinCrime Analyst (Fintech)

TL;DR

FinCrime Analyst (Fintech): Reviewing and investigating sanctions, PEP, and transaction alerts to ensure regulatory compliance and prevent financial crime with an accent on analytical rigor and investigative methodology. Focus on resolving complex customer issues, collaborating with internal compliance teams, and maintaining high standards of accuracy in a fast-paced digital environment.

Location: Must be based in France (Hybrid/Remote)

Company

A global financial super app providing spending, saving, and investment products to over 75 million customers worldwide.

What you will do

• Review sanctions watchlist alerts from automated filtering and manual reports.
• Investigate PEP screening alerts using due diligence and internal systems.
• Escalate potential sanctions issues or suspicious activity to compliance leadership.
• Assist in validating alert systems and testing new compliance software releases.
• Respond to and remediate issues identified by the Quality Control team.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to solve cases and improve customer experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Fluency in English and French (C1+ level) required.
• 2+ years of FinCrime experience or 1+ years of screening experience.
• Knowledge of alert matching, discounting rules, and FinCrime risk categories (PEP, sanctions, adverse media).
• Familiarity with investigative tools like spreadsheets, filters, and network charts.
• Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends.

Nice to have

• Degree in law or STEM subject.
• Professional certification such as ICA or ACAMS.
• Fluency in additional languages.

Culture & Benefits

• Certified Great Place to Work environment.
• Multicultural and inclusive team culture.
• Opportunities to work in a fast-growing global fintech company.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion through a dedicated D&I Framework.