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Mid-Level Compliance Officer

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Mid-Level Compliance Officer with 2–3 years

of experience to support daily compliance operations, fraud monitoring, and merchant due

diligence. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring adherence to internal

policies, regulatory requirements, and operational standards while supporting onboarding and

ongoing merchant monitoring processes.

Key Responsibilities

Fraud Monitoring & Transaction Review

Review previous day’s transactions to identify anomalies, suspicious activity, or

potential fraud patterns.

Verify settlements, ensuring correct application of fees

Perform daily batch checks and reconcile transactions with settlement batches.

Conduct wallet load reconciliations

Manage BIN blocking and unblocking processes as required.

Merchant Compliance & Monitoring

Review merchant websites and assess online reputation (including customer reviews)

to confirm legitimacy and service delivery.

Conduct due diligence to ensure merchants meet compliance and risk standards.

Monitor merchant chargeback ratios and escalate where necessary.

Operational Support & Queries

Respond to daily merchant and internal queries via phone and email.

Process administrative updates, including:

o Banking detail changes

o Business name or branding updates

o 3DS disablement requests

Provide support on chargeback-related queries and investigations.

Onboarding & KYC Verification

Liaise with clients and internal sales teams to collect required onboarding

documentation.

Perform KYC (Know Your Customer) verification in line with compliance policies.

Ensure secure storage and proper record-keeping of all documentation.

Submit completed applications for management approval.

Upon approval, set up merchant accounts and onboarding systems.



Requirements

Minimum Requirements

2–3 years’ experience in compliance, risk, fraud monitoring, or a related field.

Strong understanding of KYC, AML, and regulatory compliance principles.

Experience in payments, fintech, or financial services is advantageous.

High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet daily operational deadlines.


Key Competencies

Analytical thinking and risk awareness

Strong organizational skills

Integrity and confidentiality

Customer service orientation

Ability to work independently and within a team



Benefits

  • Exposure working for an International Company
  • Fast- paced learning in a non-corporate environment


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