Transaction Monitoring Manager

Aspire is the leading all-in-one finance operating system for growing businesses in APAC. We are on a mission to reinvent business finance for a new generation of entrepreneurs and business owners, empowering startups and MSME to realise their full potential.

Founded in 2018, Aspire has raised over USD 300M+ across equity and debt from world-class investors. In 2023, we successfully closed an oversubscribed USD 100 million Series C equity round led by Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Ventures with participation of Tencent, Paypal Ventures, LGT Capital Partners, Picus Capital and MassMutual Ventures. To power our solutions, we have partnered with some of the best companies in the world such as Visa and Wise and helped more than 15,000 businesses using our suite of products.

For 2 consecutive years in 2022 & 2023, Aspire has been awarded Best Employer of the Year and Startup of the year by Asia FinTech Awards, and also LinkedIns Top Startup in Singapore. In 2023, we also made it to CB Insights Top 100 Global Fintech List.

You will be amazed by the energy and experience of our team! Aspire serves as an environment for you to innovate and drive change with our team of ex-entrepreneurs, ex-founders, and high-achievers with international and diverse backgrounds.

Are you a top talent who is passionate about entrepreneurship? Join our rapidly growing team to make an impact in the fintech space!

About the team:
At Aspire, we are committed to empowering our customers throughout their journey with us. Our Operations Team ensures customers can operate seamlessly on our platform, and guarantee the best customer experience possible.

About the role:

• Transaction Analysis:
  • Monitor financial transactions for unusual patterns and potential suspicious activities.
  • Analyze large datasets to identify trends and anomalies.
  • Conduct in-depth investigations to determine the legitimacy of flagged transactions.
• Risk Mitigation:
  • Assess and mitigate risks associated with money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes.
  • Implement effective controls to prevent fraudulent activities.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  • Stay informed about relevant financial regulations and ensure compliance.
  • Assist in the development and enhancement of compliance procedures.
• Reporting and Documentation:
  • Prepare and submit reports detailing suspicious activities and investigation outcomes.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of investigations for audit purposes.
• Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Compliance, and Operations.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to enhance transaction monitoring processes.

Minimum qualifications:

• Knowledge of AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) regulations.
• 5 years experience in AML, KYC, or related roles.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication skill in English
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google suite
• Possess strong analytical skills and are comfortable dealing with numerical data

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor graduates preferably from Business, Accounting, or related majors
• Experience in the Banking or Fintech Industry
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on companys success
• Optimistic, self-motivated & ready to jump on a fast moving ship

What we offer

• Uncapped flexible annual leave.
• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Training subsidy for your professional growth.
• Wellness benefit.
• Team bonding budget to foster collaboration and sense of belonging.
• Flexibility to work from anywhere (for up to 90 days per annum).
• Culture is Key: We always strive to cultivate a special culture that brings special talents together - You can learn more about our culture on our careers site and LinkedIn Life page.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Aspire is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws.

Please note: by submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Aspires Data Protection Policy for Employees, Freelancers, Contractors and Job Applicants (the "Policy"), and consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal data by Aspire for the purposes set out in the Policy. You may withdraw consent for such collection, use and disclosure, and make an access or correction request in respect of your personal data, in accordance with the Policy by emailing people@aspireapp.com.