French Speaking Senior Compliance Research Specialist – Fintech Payments

About the role

The Senior Compliance Research Specialist will ensure that our cross‑border payment solutions meet global regulatory standards. This French‑speaking position supports a shared services team that serves multiple fintech and financial services businesses, combining analytical rigour with a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Transaction Vetting with daily assignments and attend relevant meetings.
• Monitor B2B and B2P payments, reviewing invoices and contract payments for compliance.
• Perform entity and person checks using platforms such as ComplyAdvantage, Orbis, Panjiva and Capital IQ Pro.
• Review and validate KYC and Enhanced Due Diligence documentation.
• Conduct risk‑based testing, CDD reviews and generate compliance reports.
• Maintain the Daily Transaction Monitoring Excel sheet and promptly flag suspicious activity.
• Support documentation management and contribute to compliance testing initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in law, finance, business administration or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of compliance experience, preferably in fintech or financial services.
• Proven experience in transaction monitoring and KYC/EDD processes.
• Fluency in French (written and spoken).
• Strong analytical, research and organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently and collaborate within a team.

Required skills

• ComplyAdvantage
• BankFocus
• Orbis
• Panjiva
• Capital IQ Pro
• Excel