Director of Transaction Monitoring

@ Rapyd

Overview

Rapyd has unified payments, payouts, and fintech on one worldwide platform and is assembling the world’s best team to liberate global commerce. With a global presence that includes Tel Aviv, Amsterdam, Singapore, Iceland, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, and the U.S., the opportunities are limitless. Join Rapyd and build the future of fintech.

Role Summary

The Director of Transaction Monitoring is a senior role responsible for leading and managing the systems and processes that monitor financial transactions for suspicious activity. You will oversee global teams in anti-money laundering, counter terrorist financing, fraud prevention, and risk operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor global transaction monitoring teams including analysts and investigators.
• Develop and implement strategies for transaction monitoring and screening.
• Enhance and automate risk operations processes using advanced technologies.
• Analyze transaction data to identify trends and anomalies.
• Serve as the escalation point for investigations and decision making.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal KPIs.
• Support internal/external audits with accurate documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline risk operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
• 7+ years in Risk/Compliance Operations, FinCrime Prevention or Transaction Monitoring.
• 5+ years of managerial experience, including managing managers.
• Proven experience in modernizing and automating complex TM processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Exceptional communication skills in English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment.

Key Skills/Competency

• Transaction Monitoring
• Risk Operations
• AML
• Compliance
• Fraud Prevention
• Data Analysis
• Team Leadership
• Automation
• Regulatory Framework
• Strategic Planning