- Company: LemFi (Formerly Lemonade Finance)
- Location: Remote
- Job type: Full time
- Deadline: 2nd November, 2026
About the role
LemFi (YC S21) is building a neobank for the African diaspora in North America and Europe. We provide multi-currency accounts for holding, sending, and receiving money. As an AML Operations Analyst, you will join the Compliance Operations team to handle day-to-day financial crime decisions. You will report to the FinCrime Operations Manager and work in a 24/7 operation environment.
Responsibilities
- Review transaction screening alerts against sanctions lists (OFAC, UN, UK, EU) to decide true matches or false positives.
- Release or stop held payments within Service Level Agreements (SLA).
- Review held and post-transaction monitoring alerts for money laundering and fraud risk.
- Escalate suspicious activity and possible sanctions matches for further investigation.
- Contact customers for necessary information to decide cases, keeping requests clear and concise.
- Share insights to help reduce false positives and improve screening rules.
- Stay updated on sanctions changes, money laundering typologies, and fraud trends.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience in AML, sanctions, or transaction monitoring in fintech, payments, or financial institutions.
- Hands-on experience reviewing sanctions screening and transaction monitoring alerts.
- Knowledge of main sanctions regimes (OFAC, UN, UK, EU) and name matching processes.
- Ability to make defensible decisions quickly, including on held payments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel. SQL, Metabase, or Snowflake is a plus.
- CAMS, ICA, or CFE certification is a plus.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the link below. The application deadline is 2nd November, 2026.
