Fincrime QA Analyst

Aspire is the leading all-in-one finance operating system for growing businesses in APAC. We are on a mission to reinvent business finance for a new generation of entrepreneurs and business owners, empowering startups and MSME to realise their full potential. 

Founded in 2018, Aspire has raised over USD 300M+ across equity and debt from world-class investors. In 2023, we successfully closed an oversubscribed USD 100 million Series C equity round led by Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Ventures with participation of Tencent, Paypal Ventures, LGT Capital Partners, Picus Capital and MassMutual Ventures. To power our solutions, we have partnered with some of the best companies in the world such as Visa and Wise and helped more than 50,000 businesses using our suite of products.

For 2 consecutive years in 2022 & 2023, Aspire has been awarded Best Employer of the Year and Startup of the year by Asia FinTech Awards, and also LinkedIn’s Top Startup in Singapore. In 2023, we also made it to CB Insights’ Top 100 Global Fintech List. 

You will be amazed by the energy and experience of our team! Aspire serves as an environment for you to innovate and drive change with our team of ex-entrepreneurs, ex-founders, and high-achievers with international and diverse backgrounds.

Are you a top talent who is passionate about entrepreneurship? Join our rapidly growing team to make an impact in the fintech space! 

About the role:

• Conduct Fraud and AML QA Reviews: Plan and execute QA review of sample cases from Risk Ops and AML Ops teams, assessing for adherence to the latest Fraud and AML procedures.
• QA Planning: Assist with the design and implementation of Fraud and AML QA programme, including risk-based assessment.
• Impact analysis: Conduct investigation of the finding to understand the impact and root cause - and drive effective remediation actions that eventually maintain risks within company risk tolerance.
• Prepare Reports: Document findings from QA reviews in detailed reports, including summaries of key issues, root causes, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with Risk Ops, AML Ops, Compliance, and Product teams to address issues identified during QA reviews and ensure continuous improvement in processes.
• Train and Advise: Provide training and guidance to Risk Ops and AML Ops on Fraud and AML policies, procedures, and QA best practices to enhance the overall effectiveness of the Fraud and AML program.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Fraud and AML program, including the development of new QA methodologies and tools.

Minimum qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Fraud, AML, Compliance, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of Fraud/AML.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify subtle discrepancies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle sensitive information with discretion

Preferred qualifications: 

• Relevant certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) are highly preferred
• Specific experience in quality assurance or audit roles is highly preferred
• Experience in fintech or startup environments
• Experience in banking or consulting environments

What we offer

• Uncapped flexible annual leave.
• Hybrid work arrangement. 
• Training subsidy for your professional growth.
• Wellness benefit.
• Team bonding budget to foster collaboration and sense of belonging.
• Flexibility to work from anywhere (for up to 90 days per annum).
• Culture is Key: We always strive to cultivate a special culture that brings special talents together - You can learn more about our culture on our careers site and LinkedIn Life page.
  

Equal Opportunity Statement 

Aspire is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws. 

Please note: by submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Aspire’s Data Protection Policy for Employees, Freelancers, Contractors and Job Applicants (the “Policy”), and consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal data by Aspire for the purposes set out in the Policy. You may withdraw consent for such collection, use and disclosure, and make an access or correction request in respect of your personal data, in accordance with the Policy by emailing people@aspireapp.com.