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AML Officer at ZainCash
Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

AML, CFT, KYC, Sanctions screening, Data analysis, MS Office, Excel, Fintech, Digital payments, Attention to detail, Risk assessment, Compliance

Industry

Financial Services

Description
About Zaincash ZainCash Iraq is a leading mobile wallet in Iraq and recognized as Forbes top Fintech company of 2023 and 2024 as well as GSMA’s Best Mobile Innovation Supporting Humanitarian Situations. The company offers a range of consumer and business services including local and international money transfer, bill payments, companion payment cards, payroll, aid disbursement, and more. For more information, please visit www.zaincash.iq. Responsibilities: • Review, analyze, and process a high volume of Western Union (WU) beneficiary addition requests on a daily basis. • Conduct initial screening for customer and beneficiary names against local and international sanctions lists using the company's screening systems (e.g., EastNets). • Investigate alerts to distinguish between false positives and true matches accurately. • Identify dummy names, gibberish, or suspicious patterns and escalate them to the direct manager when necessary. • Ensure all screening reviews and decisions are documented properly and completed within the agreed SLA to maintain a smooth customer experience. Education & Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, IT, or a related field. Industry Experience & Skills: • Minimum 1-2 years of experience in the fintech, digital payments, or telecom sector (Internal experience within ZainCash operations or customer care is highly preferred). • Basic understanding of AML/CFT regulations, KYC, and screening concepts. • High attention to detail with the ability to accurately analyze data under high-pressure and tight deadlines. • Good command of English and proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel).
Responsibilities
The AML Officer will review and process Western Union beneficiary requests while screening names against sanctions lists. They are responsible for investigating alerts, identifying suspicious patterns, and ensuring all documentation meets established SLAs.