Transaction Screening Specialist at Visa

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Visa Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

  • 1+ year experience working within the Compliance space
  • An interest in Financial Crime and having a career in Compliance within the payments, financial services, technology or FX industry
  • Knowledge and expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
  • Knowledge and expertise in Economic / Financial sanctions
  • Excellent analytical skills and ability to work in a methodical manner with high attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a high speed environment, with a keen eye for detail
  • Ability to work independently to manage assigned tasks to ensure daily targets are met
  • An accountable worker who takes ownership of cases from start to finish
  • Team player who enjoys working with others in order to achieve a shared goal efficiently and effectively
  • Ability to reprioritise and multitask at short notice to meet tight deadlines
  • Be articulate, numerate, organised, hardworking and able to build excellent relationships

Responsibilities

  • Day to day Transaction Monitoring, identifying any potentially fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Analyse payment and compliance data from multiple sources to identify trends and patterns
  • Proactively escalate urgent cases to the MLRO/DMLRO for further review
  • Conduct screening on PEPs and sanctioned entities and investigate potential hits
  • Work across teams and departments to proactively identify and resolve operational compliance queries
  • Complete Compliance administration (such as keeping client records up to date) as required
  • Assist with the review of current processes and suggest improvements to the processes as well as systems used
  • Keep up to date with current and future regulatory changes and financial crime typologies that affect the business

Skills

Transaction Monitoring
AML
Financial Sanctions
PEP Screening
Compliance Data Analysis
Analytical Skills
Regulatory Compliance

Visa

Global digital payment network provider

About Visa

Visa operates a global digital payment network that facilitates electronic payments for millions of people daily. The company connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions, and governments, allowing them to make transactions using Visa cards. Each time a card is used, Visa earns money through transaction, service, and data processing fees. Unlike many competitors, Visa focuses on expanding access to financial services for underserved communities and supporting local economies. The company's goal is to promote financial inclusivity and drive sustainable commerce, ensuring that more people can participate in the global economy.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1958Year Founded
$55.8MTotal Funding
ANGEL_INDIVIDUALCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance.
Life Insurance.
Dental Insurance.
Disability Insurance.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.

Risks

CBDCs could reduce reliance on Visa's payment network.
'Buy Now, Pay Later' services may decrease traditional credit card transactions.
Fintech startups offering zero-fee transactions could pressure Visa's revenue model.

Differentiation

Visa operates a global digital payment network connecting millions daily.
The company focuses on financial inclusivity and sustainability in its operations.
Visa collaborates with central banks on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).

Upsides

Visa's partnership with fintechs enhances cross-border payment solutions.
Adoption of blockchain technology could revolutionize digital payments.
AI-driven fraud detection systems are reducing fraudulent activities.

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