Transaction Monitoring Associate

Your role

Corpay is currently looking to hire a Transaction Monitoring Associate on a permanent basis within our Alpha Group division.

This position falls under our Cross Borders line of business and is based from our Malta office.

In this role you will form part of the Compliance team whose main duty is to safeguard the organisation by analysing customer activity, perform investigations and ensure all AML and payment related controls are adhered to.

This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your experience within a fast paced and exciting environment.

You will report into the Head of Transaction Monitoring and regularly collaborate with other teams across the division.

As a Transaction Monitoring Associate you will be expected to work from our Malta office. Corpay will set you up for success by providing:

• Assigned workspace in the designated office
• Company-issued equipment
• Formal, hands‑on training

Role Responsibilities

• Conducting detailed investigations into flagged transactions and client activity, documenting findings and assessing exposure or potential non‑compliance with internal policy or regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining accurate, complete, and timely records of investigations in accordance with internal policies and applicable AML/CFT regulations.
• Being responsible for identifying suspicious activity and following process to report these where required.
• Collaborating with internal teams to validate alerts, ensure consistency in decision‑making, and escalate confirmed or high‑risk cases for further review or regulatory reporting Contributing to ongoing development of Alpha’s transaction monitoring framework by proposing process improvements and control enhancements.
• Providing operational support to internal stakeholders, including assisting Customer Support and Onboarding teams in resolving transaction‑related queries or risk reviews.
• Mastering various compliance platforms and systems to streamline department workflow.
• Being involved in the delivery of compliance projects ensuring technical excellence and a practical, business driven approach.
• Staying up to date on sanctions and regulatory changes.
• Assessing transaction plausibility based on KYC and raise any red flags to the Compliance Department.
• Escalating and report suspicious activity when identified via the official channels.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, or a related field.
• A relevant professional certification (e.g., ACAMS, CFE) is highly desirable.
• 1 - 2 years of experience in the financial services industry, with a strong focus on EU and UK regulatory compliance and transaction monitoring.
• In-depth knowledge of EU and UK regulatory frameworks, including the 4th and 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directives, EU Funds Transfer Regulation, UK Money Laundering Regulations, and other relevant directives and regulations.
• Familiarity with transaction monitoring tools and systems, and the ability to leverage technology for efficient and effective monitoring in accordance with EU and UK standards.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data, identify patterns, and draw sound conclusions aligned with EU and UK regulations.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to exercise judgment and make appropriate recommendations within the EU and UK regulatory requirements.

• Private Health Insurance and Life Insurance for all employees from Day 1 of employment, including private hospital coverage.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Annual fitness allowance.
• Sponsored learning and development.
• Quarterly Events & Celebrations.
• Brand new state‑of‑the‑art office.

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