AML Officer

ZainCash

Responsibilities:

Review, analyze, and process a high volume of Western Union (WU) beneficiary addition requests on a daily basis.
Conduct initial screening for customer and beneficiary names against local and international sanctions lists using the company's screening systems (e.g., EastNets).
Investigate alerts to distinguish between false positives and true matches accurately.
Identify dummy names, gibberish, or suspicious patterns and escalate them to the direct manager when necessary.
Ensure all screening reviews and decisions are documented properly and completed within the agreed SLA to maintain a smooth customer experience.

Education & Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, IT, or a related field.

Industry Experience & Skills:
Minimum 1-2 years of experience in the fintech, digital payments, or telecom sector (Internal experience within ZainCash operations or customer care is highly preferred).
Basic understanding of AML/CFT regulations, KYC, and screening concepts.
High attention to detail with the ability to accurately analyze data under high-pressure and tight deadlines.
Good command of English and proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel).