FinCrime Operations Associate (Fintech)

Location: Hybrid in Nairobi or Douala

Company

hirify.global builds financial infrastructure that helps businesses in emerging markets pay international suppliers and expand through cross-border trade.

What you will do

• Support KYC and KYB reviews for new business onboarding and prepare recommendations for senior team members.
• Process requests for information, follow up with customers and internal teams, and keep cases moving within SLA.
• Review flagged transactions and screening alerts, document decisions, and escalate unusual patterns or potential typologies.
• Review invoices against approval guidelines and flag inconsistencies or higher-risk submissions.
• Maintain accurate onboarding and case documentation across internal operations tools, vendor platforms, and Notion.
• Identify repetitive compliance checks and partner with senior colleagues to test and implement AI-assisted improvements.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in compliance, KYB or onboarding, transaction monitoring, or a related operations role.
• Fluent French and English.
• Strong attention to detail and clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to use data and operational tools to support decision-making.
• Experience in fintech, payments, banking, or African markets is beneficial.
• Comfort with identifying smarter and faster ways to complete operational work, including AI-assisted workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on onboarding, transaction monitoring, and invoice approval across international payment corridors.
• Hands-on coaching from the FinCrime Manager and wider Operations team.
• Clear opportunity to take on more ownership while developing in financial crime operations.
• International, ambitious, and data-driven working environment.
• Inclusive workplace with accessibility support and flexible interview accommodations.