Compliance Analyst (Transaction Monitoring)

Location: Sydney, Australia; Melbourne, Australia Workplace: hybrid Role Overview We are looking for a detail-oriented Compliance Analyst to help protect Sokin from financial crime risks. In this role, you will monitor customer transactions, investigate suspicious activity, and identify potential money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions, and fraud risks. You will provide timely, evidence-based assessments that ensure compliance with regulatory obligations and internal policies while maintaining a seamless customer experience. About Us Sokin is a next-generation B2B financial services provider, enabling businesses to make and receive global payments with greater speed, lower cost, and total transparency. Our mission is simple: we’re simplifying global business - so businesses thrive wherever they choose to grow. We deliver services across: • Global payments and receivables • Foreign Exchange (FX) • Treasury management • Finance reconciliations We are rapidly expanding, with established presence in EMEA, APAC, and North America. Backed by a strong global infrastructure and industry-leading partners, we are redefining how businesses move money worldwide. Our clients span industries from sports and entertainment to logistics and travel, and our community is growing rapidly. As we continue to expand, we’re building a team of exceptional people who share our ambition to transform the future of global payments. Key Responsibilities Review and investigate transaction monitoring alerts across relevant products and payment channels, including fiat payments and virtual currency transactions where applicable. Assess customer activity against the customer’s business profile, expected transaction volumes, source of funds and stated purpose of transactions. Identify unusual patterns, inconsistencies and financial crime indicators, including structuring, rapid movement of funds and unexplained third-party payments. Review sanctions and Politically Exposed Person (PEP) screening alerts, documenting findings and escalating potential matches appropriately. Conduct virtual currency wallet address and transaction screening using third-party blockchain analytics tools, and review relevant Travel Rule information where applicable. Prepare clear, concise requests for information and supporting documents, specifying response deadlines and tracking outstanding requests. Document investigations, supporting evidence, risk assessments and recommendations in the relevant case management systems. Escalate suspicious activity, material risks and unresolved concerns to the Transaction Monitoring Manager or MLRO in accordance with internal procedures. Support the preparation of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs), subject to review and approval. Recommend appropriate action, including enhanced monitoring, further due diligence or transaction restrictions, within the role’s authority. Work collaboratively with Compliance, KYC, Operations and Customer Support to resolve cases and communicate information requests appropriately. Maintain accurate records and trackers, meet investigation deadlines, and apply feedback from quality assurance reviews. Identify recurring issues and contribute to improvements in monitoring rules, procedures and reporting. Desirable Experience Experience supporting compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions. Familiarity with AUSTRAC reporting requirements, virtual currency risk indicators, blockchain analytics and the Travel Rule. Please note, candidates will need to have the right to work in the jurisdiction that they are looking to work in. Sokin is an equal opportunities employer and committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. As a growing global startup with bases across multiple countries, we were established on and continue to promote an agile, flexible working culture. Please reach out to discuss any accommodations you may require during the recruitment process.