AML Transaction Monitoring Analyst

As an AML Transaction Monitoring Analyst at coins.ph, you monitor merchant activity and investigate suspicious transactions to detect and prevent fraudulent behavior and potential money laundering. You work for the most established crypto brand in the Philippines, fully regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the first crypto-based company in Asia to hold both Virtual Currency and Electronic Money Issuer licenses from a central bank.

What you'll do

• Monitor merchant activity to detect and prevent fraudulent behavior using internal tools and external data sources.
• Investigate suspicious merchant accounts and transactions, escalating cases as necessary.
• Create, tune, and calibrate fraud detection rules and scoring models to improve accuracy and reduce false positives.
• Conduct in-depth root cause analysis on confirmed fraud cases to identify emerging trends and recommend preventive measures.
• Perform global AML transaction monitoring investigations to detect potential money laundering activities and escalate cases in accordance with compliance protocols.
• Document investigation findings and case outcomes to ensure auditability and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Stay current on industry trends, fraud schemes, regulatory changes, and best practices.

What you bring

• A bachelor's degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in merchant risk, transaction monitoring, or a similar investigative role.
• Working knowledge of AML regulations and experience performing AML transaction monitoring investigations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and identify anomalies.
• Familiarity with fraud detection tools, payment processors, and merchant monitoring systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of global payment networks and e-commerce ecosystems.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

About coins.ph

Coins is the most established crypto brand in the Philippines, trusted by more than 18 million users. It offers an easy-to-use mobile app for buying and selling cryptocurrencies and accessing a range of financial services, and is fully regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as the first crypto-based company in Asia to hold both Virtual Currency and Electronic Money Issuer licenses from a central bank.