Transaction Monitoring & Sanction Screening Specialist (12-months contract)
About the role
About Thunes Thunes is the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world. Thunes’ proprietary Direct Global Network allows Members to make payments in real-time in over 130 countries and more than 80 currencies. Thunes’ network connects directly to over 7 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts worldwide, as well as 15 billion cards via more than 320 different payment methods, such as GCash, M-Pesa, Airtel, MTN, Orange, JazzCash, Easypaisa, AliPay, WeChat Pay and many more. Thunes’ Direct Global Network differentiates itself through its worldwide reach, in-house SmartX Treasury System and Fortress Compliance Platform, ensuring Members of the network receive unrivaled speed, control, visibility, protection and cost efficiencies when making real-time payments, globally. Members of Thunes’ Direct Global Network include gig economy giants like Uber and Deliveroo, super-apps like Grab and WeChat, MTOs, fintechs, PSPs and banks. Headquartered in Singapore, Thunes has offices in 14 locations, including Abidjan, Barcelona, Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, Manila, Nairobi, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco and Shanghai. For more information, visit: https://www.thunes.com/ Job Overview Based in Manila and reporting to the Transaction Monitoring Manager, the Transaction Monitoring and Sanction Screening Specialist is responsible for conducting initial reviews of sanctions screening alerts generated from payment screening.
The role supports the organization’s compliance framework by ensuring adherence to applicable sanctions regulations and internal policies. Key Role
Responsibilities Review and analyze sanctions screening alerts in a timely manner. Conduct name matching assessments using internal screening tools and external research sources. Differentiate between true matches, false positives, and potential matches requiring further review. Escalate potential true matches or complex cases to Level 2 or Team Lead for further investigation. Document findings clearly and accurately in case management systems. Ensure adherence to internal SLAs and regulatory
