AML Transaction Monitoring Analyst

About the role

Wave is building a cashless Africa and needs a skilled AML Transaction Monitoring Analyst to join its Financial Security Team in Abidjan. You will investigate alerts generated by the AML monitoring system, help reduce false positives, and support the detection and reporting of suspicious activity.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct investigations on alerts generated by the AML Transaction Monitoring system.
• Participate in enhancing alert rules to lower false positives and prioritize suspicious cases.
• Support the Financial Security Manager in reviewing analyst reports and generating security dashboards.
• Identify weaknesses in the monitoring system and propose improvements.
• Prepare and file Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) as required.
• Assist with embargo compliance and respond to law‑enforcement or financial intelligence requests.
• Contribute to awareness‑raising and training activities on financial security.

Required profile

• Experience investigating money‑laundering cases and familiarity with AML trends.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with the compliance team.
• Work authorization for Côte d'Ivoire.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive, transparent salary formula.
• Generous health insurance for you and dependents.
• Maternity (26 weeks) and paternity (4 weeks) leave plus subsidized childcare.
• Gym membership subsidy, airtime reimbursement, free meals, and a modern office space.