Job Title: Financial Crime Manager

Location: [Dublin / Hybrid / Remote]
Department: Compliance & Financial Crime
Reporting to: Head of Compliance & MLRO
Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Company Overview:

At [Company Name], we are transforming how people send money globally—reliably, securely, and without borders. With services spanning 106 countries, over 2 million customers, and 379,000+ payout locations, we are a trusted global payments partner. As we continue to grow, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance, security, and customer trust.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Financial Crime Manager to lead and manage our Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), and fraud risk management frameworks. This role will support the Head of Compliance & MLRO by overseeing day-to-day financial crime operations, including transaction monitoring, investigations, suspicious activity reporting, fraud prevention strategies, and regulatory engagement.

This is a hands-on role for a detail-oriented professional who can balance strategic oversight with operational execution in a fast-paced fintech/payments environment.

Key Responsibilities:

AML/CTF Oversight

Assist the Head of Compliance & AML in managing and enhancing the firm’s AML/CTF framework and policies.

Maintain and enhance the AML/CTF compliance framework in line with Irish legislation (Criminal Justice Acts 2010–2021) and CBI guidance.

Assist in the preparation and submission of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to FIU Ireland, under the direction of the Head of Compliance & AML.

Monitor and review customer onboarding (CDD/KYC), EDD, and transaction monitoring processes.

Support internal AML audits, regulatory inspections, and routine reporting to the Central Bank of Ireland.

Stay informed on emerging AML/CTF trends, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.

Oversee daily fraud monitoring operations, including review and escalation of alerts.

Identify suspicious patterns, conduct investigations, and liaise with external stakeholders (e.g. law enforcement, partners, regulators).

Optimise fraud detection rules and tools, balancing risk mitigation with customer experience.

Maintain fraud case records, incident reports, and documentation in line with internal policies and regulatory expectations.

Assist in regulatory reporting and communication with the Central Bank of Ireland, as required.

Deliver ongoing AML and fraud training to employees across departments.

Prepare internal reports and dashboards for senior management, including financial crime metrics and trend analysis.

Provide timely and accurate regulatory reporting as required.

Use data insights to identify proactive measures for improving controls and reducing risk exposure.

Requirements:

Essential:

Minimum 4-6 years of experience in AML, fraud risk management, or broader financial crime roles within regulated financial services, ideally in payments or fintech.

Strong working knowledge of Irish AML legislation and regulatory frameworks (Criminal Justice Acts, CBI AML guidelines).

Proven experience in transaction monitoring, investigations, STR reporting, and fraud case management.

Familiarity with financial crime typologies including APP fraud, money mules, identity fraud, cybercrime, etc.

Excellent investigative, analytical, and communication skills.

High standards of integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.

Desirable:

Professional certification (e.g. ICA Diploma in AML, ACAMS, CFE).

Hands-on experience with AML/fraud monitoring tools and case management platforms.

Experience managing small teams or mentoring junior analysts.

Prior involvement in regulatory audits or enforcement actions.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a mission-driven team focused on making cross-border payments secure and accessible.

Play a key role in shaping our global financial crime risk programme.

Collaborative culture with opportunities to grow in compliance, risk, and beyond.

Flexible work arrangements and a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Website: https://acemoneytransfer.com

Financial Crime Manager

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