Financial Crime Analyst
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Pesa is hiring a remote Financial Crime Analyst in Nigeria to review and onboard business customers. The role covers KYC checks, corporate document verification, sanctions and adverse-media screening, risk assessments, and AML compliance, with two years of experience required.
- Remote position based in Nigeria.
- Two years of experience required.
- Reviews business applications and performs KYC checks.
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Pesa is hiring a remote Financial Crime Analyst in Nigeria to review and onboard business customers. The role covers KYC checks, corporate document verification, sanctions and adverse-media screening, risk assessments, and AML compliance, with two years of experience required.
- Remote position based in Nigeria.
- Two years of experience required.
- Reviews business applications and performs KYC checks.
- Handles sanctions, PEP and adverse-media screening.
- Verifies incorporation, shareholder and director records.
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Can you qualify for this role?
- Required2+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- PreferredPractical evidence in security, internship, technologyThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in NigeriaThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Other contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
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- Add concrete examples related to security, internship, technology, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
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- Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.
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Original source description
Pesa is a globally regulated fintech born from a personal need for better, safer cross-border payments. Founded by a team of Canadian software engineers, Pesa provides instant, zero-fee transfers and multi-currency wallets. Regulated by FINTRAC, FinCEN, and the CBN, we combine bank-grade security with a 'local-feel' experience to help global citizens dare to...
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Financial Crime Analyst
Job Type: Remote
Qualifications
Experience
2 years
Location: Nigeria
Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit
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Risk Management and Compliance
The
Financial Crime Analyst
is responsible for reviewing and onboarding business customers to the Pesa platform.
This includes conducting Know Your Customer (KYC) checks, verifying documentation, screening for sanctions and adverse media, and ensuring compliance with AML and regulatory requirements.
You will work closely with Growth/Marketing, Compliance, and Customer Success teams to ensure customers are onboarded efficiently while maintaining a strong risk and compliance framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Onboarding and KYC:
- Review and process new business account applications.
- Perform KYC checks on new and existing clients.
- Verify corporate documentation including certificates of incorporation, shareholder registers, and director information.
- Review third-party AML and Regulatory Documents.
- Ensure business cases to align with Pesa products and services.
- Compliance and Risk Assessment:
- Conduct sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening.
- Perform initial due diligence and risk assessments on prospective clients.
- Escalate high-risk or unusual cases to the Compliance team where necessary.
- Ensure onboarding procedures align with AML and regulatory requirements.
- Documentation and Record Keeping:
- Collect and review required onboarding documentation.
- Maintain accurate client records and audit trails within internal systems.
- Ensure onboarding files meet internal compliance and regulatory standards.
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with Growth/Marketing and Customer Success teams to ensure smooth onboarding.
- Communicate with clients to request missing documentation or clarify information.
- Provide guidance to internal teams regarding compliance requirements.
- Process Improvement:
- Contribute to improving onboarding workflows, tools, and compliance procedures.
- Support the development and maintenance of internal onboarding policies and controls.
- Help optimize onboarding timelines while maintaining regulatory standards.
- 2+ years of experience in KYC, customer onboarding, or compliance within fintech, banking, or financial services.
- Experience reviewing corporate structures and business documentation.
- Familiarity with AML, sanctions screening, and due diligence processes.
- A background reviewing AML policies and conducting risk assessments on high-risk businesses.
Requirements
Knowledge and Skills
Strong analytical and risk assessment skills.
Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple onboarding cases simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable working with CRM systems and compliance tools.
Nice to Have:
Experience working with fintech or payments or microfinance companies.
Familiarity with KYC screening tools.
Knowledge of global regulatory frameworks and AML standards.
Experience onboarding international businesses.
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