Verifications Specialist

Your role at Exness: The Verifications Specialist at Exness protects the company’s financial ecosystem by ensuring rigorous KYC, AML, and regulatory compliance. This role focuses on proactive fraud prevention, risk mitigation, and continuous process improvement to maintain a secure, compliant, and trustworthy payments environment for our clients. You will: Perform KYC checks in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Perform AML screening and investigate adverse media, sanctions, PEP, and watchlist screening alerts to identify potential financial crime risks. Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews on high-risk customers, including verification of Source of Funds (SoF). Evaluate customer profiles and transactional behavior to identify potential money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, or other financial crime risks. Prepare and maintain accurate due diligence records, risk assessment reports, and case documentation in line with internal requirements. Escalate high-risk cases and suspicious findings to senior verification specialists, and relevant stakeholders in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements Monitor payment transactions, fraud detection systems, and risk alerts to identify suspicious activity, fraudulent transactions, payment-related threats in a timely manner. Investigate and assess fraud and risk cases by reviewing transaction data, customer behavior, payment patterns to perform appropriate actions and risk mitigation measures. Review and investigate flagged transactions, customer accounts, and fraud alerts to determine appropriate actions, rejection, escalation, or additional verification. Maintain accurate records of fraud investigations, risk assessments, and case outcomes, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. What makes you a great fit: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is an advantage. 2+ years of relevant professional experience expected. Experience in the CFDs/Forex industry , particularly in: AML Monitoring and Fraud Prevention activities Relevant professional certifications are a plus, especially: Compliance certifications, AML certifications Strong analytical and attention-to-detail skills. Proficiency in English , both written and spoken. Good organizational and administrative skills. Proficiency in: Excel, Google Sheets and Google Docs Strong problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proactive, communicative, and a strong team player. Pleasant personality combined with a dynamic and professional attitude. Eager to learn, grow, and develop professionally. Ability to collaborate effectively with different teams What we offer along the way: Competitive salary and annual performance bonus Full relocation support for you and your family — flights, housing, visas, and legal assistance included Top-tier health insurance with full family coverage — medical, dental, vision, mental health — plus life insurance for peace of mind Unlimited learning opportunities: external courses, English lessons, career and leadership development Education allowance covering school and kindergarten fees 21 working days of annual leave, plus public holidays and fully paid sick, maternity, and paternity leave Employee appreciation program: branded gifts, birthday day-offs, celebration budgets for weddings, newborns, and milestones “Get to know Team” trips — meet colleagues across our global hubs, along with company-wide offsites that raise the bar Employee share scheme — grow with us Branded MINI Cooper Countryman company car and private parking Free in-house sports clubs, Sanctum Club gym access, and jet skis Access to a Corporate doctor Exclusive discount program with cafes, gyms, and local services Expat tax perks: up to 50% income tax exemption Support with the naturalisation process for relocated employees Your journey after applying: Intro call with Recruiter (30 minutes) Tech interview (60 minutes) Behavioural interview (60 minutes) What it's like here Curious about what working at Exness really looks like? Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn . We share the real Exness experience - our people, ideas, moments, and everything in between. Sounds like you? Apply. Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Exness jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Exness/Exness Group companies around the world. Exness Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Exness. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorized Exness representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. At Exness, we're an equal opportunity employer where every individual is valued. No matter your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability, we welcome you. As an international fintech company, we embrace the richness of our diverse team, respecting each individual and promoting gender equality for all genders in our workforce.