AML Analyst at Taptap Send

Casablanca, Casablanca - Settat, Morocco

Taptap Send Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FintechIndustries

Requirements

  • A good understanding of general AML legislation and regulations
  • 1+ years experience in a regulated financial institution in a compliance or compliance-related role (ideally within a startup fintech environment or a remittance company)
  • An interest in using technology to address fraud and compliance issues
  • Experience with compliance systems (transaction monitoring, sanction screening, etc)
  • Attention to detail while still seeing the bigger picture
  • The initiative to work independently to pursue your tasks

Responsibilities

  • Using a combination of our technology and third-party software, evaluating transactions that are a high risk of money laundering
  • Reviewing potentially sanctioned customers or recipients, and reviewing customers that might be politically exposed
  • Establishing rapport with customers that you speak to as part of your investigations
  • Reviewing escalated cases from our Customer Service department
  • Escalating suspicious activity to the MLROs, being able to rationalise and defend your decisions as needed
  • Performing diligence on customers to ensure that we understand who they are and their risk profile
  • Assisting and responding to information requests from local authorities
  • Supporting our counter fraud team from time to time

Skills

AML
KYC
Transaction Monitoring
Risk Management
Compliance

Taptap Send

Facilitates cross-border mobile money transfers

About Taptap Send

Taptap Send facilitates mobile money transfers across borders, primarily targeting individuals in the UK, EU, US, Canada, and UAE who wish to send money to family and friends in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Users can complete transactions easily by providing the recipient's name and mobile number, allowing funds to be deposited instantly into the recipient's mobile money wallet. This process eliminates the need for physical visits to money transfer agents and significantly reduces waiting times for recipients. Taptap Send operates in the remittance market, generating revenue through transaction fees and favorable exchange rates, making it a cost-effective alternative to traditional money transfer services. The company's goal is to provide a fast, secure, and affordable way to send money internationally, using technology to simplify the transfer process.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$76.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Company Equity
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Regulatory compliance issues in Ghana could disrupt operations in other countries.
The introduction of 'Charities' may divert focus from core remittance services.
Reliance on transaction fees and exchange rates is threatened by competitors offering lower fees.

Differentiation

Taptap Send offers instant deposits into mobile wallets, enhancing user convenience.
The platform focuses on underserved markets, providing financial inclusion opportunities.
Taptap Send's user-friendly interface requires only a recipient's name and mobile number.

Upsides

Increased smartphone penetration in Africa and Asia expands Taptap Send's potential user base.
The global remittance market is projected to grow, boosting demand for Taptap Send's services.
Partnerships with platforms like CompareRemit broaden Taptap Send's audience and transparency.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI