About the Role
Pesa is a globally regulated fintech born from a personal need for better, safer cross-border payments. Founded by a team of Canadian software engineers, Pesa provides instant, zero-fee transfers and multi-currency wallets. Regulated by FINTRAC, FinCEN, and the CBN, we combine bank-grade security with a local-feel experience to help global citizens dare to go further. We are currently looking for a detail-oriented Financial Crime Analyst to join our team in Nigeria and play a critical role in safeguarding our platform against financial crime while ensuring a seamless onboarding experience for our business clients.
Key Responsibilities- Review and process new business account applications, conducting thorough KYC checks on prospective and existing clients.
- Verify complex corporate documentation, including certificates of incorporation, shareholder registers, and director information.
- Conduct rigorous sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening, performing initial due diligence and risk assessments.
- Escalate high-risk or unusual cases to the Compliance team and ensure adherence to AML and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate closely with Growth, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to streamline workflows and reduce onboarding friction.
- Maintain accurate client records and audit trails while continuously contributing to the improvement of internal compliance procedures.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in KYC, customer onboarding, or compliance within the fintech, banking, or financial services sector.
- Demonstrated experience in reviewing corporate structures, business documentation, and conducting risk assessments on high-risk businesses.
- Solid familiarity with AML regulations, sanctions screening, and due diligence processes.
- Strong analytical mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and proficiency with CRM systems and compliance tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
- Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks, international business onboarding, and modern KYC screening tools is a strong plus.
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- Opportunity to shape financial crime operations at a fast-growing, globally regulated fintech.
- Collaborative, dynamic, and inclusive remote-friendly work culture.
- Continuous professional development and career growth opportunities.