FinCrime Analyst Freelance

About

Swan is Europes embedded banking specialist. We empower software companies to embed banking features like accounts cards and payments directly into their products under their own processes over 1.5 billion in monthly transactions for more than 150 companieslike Pennylane Indy Agicap Libeo and Lucca. Founded in 2019 the company has received growth capital from leading investors such as Lakestar Accel Creandum Bpifrance and Eight Roads. Swan is a principal member of Mastercard and a licensed financial institution regulated by the French banking authority (ACPR).

Our mission

Banking belongs in business software

Many software companies already serve small businesses incredibly well: helping them send invoices run payroll manage inventory and more. Theyre on a mission to become the central hub for managing every aspect of business life.

But when it comes to financial workflows theres still a gap. Too many critical tasks like managing cash flow tracking payments or reconciling accounts happen outside the software across spreadsheets email threads banking portals.

Its a missed opportunity. Business software shouldnt just record financial activity it should run it.

To learn more about us: About Swan ; Our story.

Statement of Work

As a FinCrime Analyst you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and compliance of our financial operations. Operating within the Financial Crime team which collaborates closely with Compliance Legal and Operations you will be instrumental in detecting and addressing risks related to money laundering fraud sanctions and other illicit activities. Your expertise will contribute to protecting the companys reputation and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Main Tasks

• Transaction monitoring as a 2nd line: Analyze escalations from 1st line on customer transaction patterns to identify potential money laundering or fraudulent activities.

• Sanctions screening: Perform sanctions and PEP screenings as well as due-diligences when necessary to ensure compliance with international and local regulatory requirements.

• Investigations: Conduct in-depth investigations into suspicious activity reports (SARs) and assist in filing these reports with relevant authorities.

• Fraud response: Support the management of fraud-related incidents including analyzing chargeback cases unauthorized transfers and phishing attempts.

• Policy development: Contribute to the continuous improvement of FinCrime policies procedures and controls.

• Partner and customers communication: Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners/clients to address financial crime queries and ensure alignment with best practices.

• Training: Support training initiatives to educate teams on emerging FinCrime risks and mitigation techniques.

Preferred experience

Youre a great match if:

• You have 5 years of experience in financial crime fraud or AML within Fintech Payment Providers or traditional banking environments.

• Familiarity with transaction monitoring tools and AML regulations (e.g. FATF recommendations EU AML directives) is a must.

• You possess strong analytical skills and a detail-oriented mindset.

• You demonstrate effective communication skills both written and verbal enabling you to liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• You have a proactive and curious mindset eager to uncover risks and explore innovative solutions.

• You exhibit a problem-solving approach combining creativity with a hands-on attitude.

• Proficiency in data analysis tools is a plus.

• You are fluent in English (other European languages are a plus).

Recruitment process

• Talent Acquisition Manager interview: A 30-min video call to get to know you understand your career expectations and answer your questions

• Hiring Manager Interview: A 60-min discussion with the Team Lead

• Case Study/Technical Case

• Peer Interview: Meet with team members for alignment on collaboration and work culture

• Final Interview: 60-min with our Head of FinCrime