AML Transaction Monitoring Specialist (Fintech/Payments)
Black Pen RecruitmentJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted March 11, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Black Pen Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment agency headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, that has been connecting top talent with fintech and cryptocurrency companies across Africa since 2012. With a portfolio of over 180 global clients and a database of more than 120,000 candidates, the firm extends its expertise to e‑commerce, digital banking, SaaS, tech, and travel/tourism, positioning itself as a one‑stop partner for high‑growth startups and scale‑ups. Its internationally trained recruiters combine deep industry knowledge with a passion for excellence, ensuring precise talent matches that accelerate innovation and growth. A strategic presence in Malta further amplifies its global footprint, enabling Black Pen Recruitment to bridge talent and opportunity on a worldwide scale.
Job Description
Our client is seeking an innovative and forward-thinking AML Transaction Monitoring Specialist to join their Risk and Compliance teams. The role is critical in ensuring the organization's compliance with global AML/CTF/CPF regulations. As an AML Transaction Monitoring Specialist, you will be responsible for developing monitoring rules, reviewing, analyzing, and investigating financial transactions to detect and report potentially suspicious activities.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in an AML/CFT compliance role focused on financial crime investigations and regulatory reporting
- Strong working knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, including the reporting requirements and guidelines of the FIU and Regulators
- Proficient with data analysis tools, particularly SQL and Excel, and able to leverage them to investigate complex financial data