Compliance & Transaction Monitoring Analyst

About the role

This role supports AML/CFT compliance and transaction monitoring for Merge’s operations. The position focuses on alert reviews, investigations, and day-to-day compliance operations across crypto and fiat payment flows.

Key responsibilities

• Review transaction monitoring alerts across fiat and crypto transactions
• Analyze transaction activities and patterns
• Investigate flagged transactions and escalate findings according to internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Maintain investigation records and case documentation
• Assist with preparation of suspicious activity reports (SAR/STR) for TRACFIN
• Support ongoing AML and Travel Rule compliance checks
• Perform KYC/KYB and periodic customer reviews
• Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high‑risk customers, transactions, and jurisdictions
• Conduct sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening

Required profile

• 1–3 years of experience in AML, compliance, or transaction monitoring, preferably within fintech, payments, or crypto environments
• Understanding of AML/KYC principles and financial crime risks
• Interest or experience in crypto/VASP and payments/EMI environments
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage operational compliance workflows
• Fluency in English and French (professional proficiency preferred)
• Exposure to transaction monitoring or blockchain analytics tools (preferred)
• AML certification such as CAMS/ICA or working toward one (preferred)
• Knowledge of EU AML regulatory environment (preferred)