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Senior Analyst

Regulatory Compliance

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Nium

Nium

501-1,000 employees

Global fintech for real-time payment solutions

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Fintech
Crypto & Web3
Financial Services

Mid, Senior

London, UK

Category
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • 3-5 years’ experience in a similar Compliance analyst role, preferably in the Fintech sector and within organisations with cross-jurisdictional operations
  • Knowledge of local AML/CTF laws and interest to stay abreast of latest regulatory changes
  • Ability to analyse suspicious transaction patterns, identify AML typologies and draw meaningful conclusions
  • Ability to draft clear and concise internal escalations and suspicious activity reports
  • Ability to identify gaps in Compliance processes or products, provide possible solutions
  • CAMS/ICA certification.
  • Excellent data mining and data manipulation skills, with a proficiency using Excel and other tools
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently, under pressure and to tight deadlines, managing competing priorities
  • Ability to collaborate and engage with a variety of individual stakeholders and to operate in a global virtual environment
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards, including reviewing and updating existing policies as necessary
  • Prepare and submit internal and external reporting such as internal MI and regulatory filings to the FCA, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, and collaborating with other teams to obtain the required information
  • Coordinate and assist in regulatory audits including preparing documentation, responding to enquiries, and implementing remediation efforts as needed
  • Conduct risk assessments related to regulatory compliance and develop strategies to mitigate identified risks. This may involve collaborating with other departments such as risk management and internal audit
  • Providing regulatory advisory to relevant internal and external teams, such as sales and onboarding to support the client onboarding process, as well supporting the product and technical teams with product updates/changes
  • Performing assurance reviews on tasks such as customer onboarding and transaction monitoring
  • Develop and deliver coaching and training to develop other team members based on regulatory compliance, policies and procedures as well as findings identified as part of assurance (e.g. handling of onboarding cases, handling of screening and transaction monitoring alerts, etc.)
  • Review and investigations of suspicious activity and preparing information for SAR submission
  • Handling external information requests (Law enforcement/partners)
  • Assisting with the implementation of the Compliance Monitoring Plan across the business
  • Serve as a point of contact for external parties such as banking partners and the regulator
  • Stay up-to-date with regulatory developments and changes in the electronic money and financial services industry, and assess their impact on the institution. Provide recommendations for compliance strategies accordingly
  • Assisting HoC/MLRO and DMLRO in other capacities deemed necessary

Nium specializes in real-time payments, providing a platform that allows businesses to send and receive funds instantly, manage foreign exchange transactions, and prevent fraud. Its services cater to banks, fintech companies, and money service businesses that require efficient cross-border money movement. Nium offers competitive foreign exchange rates, direct debit options, and solutions for corporate purchasing and supplier payments, which help businesses streamline operations and enhance profitability. The platform is powered by a proprietary API, enabling easy integration of Nium's services into existing systems for quick and efficient money transfers. Unlike many competitors, Nium focuses on real-time global money movement and charges fees for its services, including payment processing and fraud mitigation. The goal of Nium is to optimize financial transactions for businesses, making them faster and more secure.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$265M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-6%

2 year growth

9%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Being named among the 'World's Top Fintech Companies 2024' by CNBC highlights Nium's industry leadership and growth potential.
  • The appointment of Spencer Hanlon as COO signals a strong commitment to global expansion and operational excellence.
  • Collaborations with major entities like Air France, KLM, and BS2 Bank demonstrate Nium's ability to secure high-profile partnerships, enhancing its market position.

What critics are saying

  • The fintech sector's volatility, as seen with fluctuating investor interest, could impact Nium's financial stability.
  • Complexities in foreign exchange management for global marketplaces may pose operational challenges.

What makes Nium unique

  • Nium's proprietary API allows seamless integration of real-time payment solutions into existing systems, setting it apart from competitors with less flexible platforms.
  • The company's focus on real-time cross-border payments and competitive foreign exchange rates provides a unique value proposition in the global payments market.
  • Nium's strategic partnerships with major airlines and banks enhance its credibility and expand its reach in specialized sectors like travel and LATAM banking.