[Hiring] Transaction Monitoring Expert – Assistant Lead @Vivid

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Transaction Monitoring Expert – Assistant Lead to support our Transaction Monitoring Lead in both management tasks and complex alert handling. This is a key role that blends hands-on investigative work with team coordination and quality oversight, making it ideal for someone looking to take the next step toward leadership while remaining actively involved in operations.

• Assist the Transaction Monitoring Lead in day-to-day management of the TM team (task allocation, prioritization, quality control, etc.)
• Investigate complex and high-risk alerts, including escalation-worthy cases.
• Perform in-depth analysis of customer transactions to detect potential money laundering, terrorist financing, or other financial crimes.
• Review and validate case investigations prepared by junior analysts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Support the development and refinement of transaction monitoring procedures and typologies.
• Help train and mentor junior team members.
• Collaborate with other teams such as AML Investigations, KYC/CDD, and Compliance as needed.
• Contribute to reporting and metrics for internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Transaction Monitoring or AML investigations, ideally in a financial institution, fintech, or regulated crypto company.
• Solid understanding of AML/CFT regulations, red flags, and typologies.
• Experience investigating complex transactional patterns, including layering and structuring schemes.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Prior experience in a mentoring, quality control, or assistant management role is a strong plus.

Benefits

• A fully remote work environment with a flexible and collaborative culture.
• Opportunity to play a key role in a compliance-driven fintech operation.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth.