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Monitoring Specialist
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Monitoring Specialist to join our growing team.
In this role, you will support the day-to-day monitoring of merchant activity and payment transactions, helping identify unusual or suspicious behavior and ensuring compliance with AML/CFT requirements.
Your role at xpate:
- Review sanctions, PEP and adverse media alerts.
- Perform screening using monitoring solutions such as Sumsub, LexisNexis, WebShield, G2 Risk Solutions and other internal systems.
- Conduct periodic client reviews for Low and Medium Risk clients and assist in preparing EDD reports for the higher risk tiers.
- Perform test purchases and document investigation results.
- Monitor regulatory updates and developments and merchant regulations.
- Review card scheme alerts.
- Assist with merchant integration into monitoring systems and maintain monitoring registers.
- Prepare information requests (RFIs) and control follow ups with internal stakeholders where additional information is required.
- Maintain accurate investigation records and case documentation.
- Assist with merchant termination processes and monitoring off-boarding activities.
- Escalate material findings to senior analysts in accordance with internal procedures.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of monitoring procedures and documentation.
- Work closely with Compliance, Risk, Operations, and Merchant Onboarding teams to support effective risk management.
- Keep up to date with AML/CFT requirements and emerging risks related to merchant acquiring.
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We’re ready to meet you, if…
- 1–2 years of experience in AML, Compliance, Financial Crime, Payments or FinTech.
- Basic understanding of AML/CFT principles.
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
- Ability to review large amounts of information and identify inconsistencies.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English (B2 or above).
- A willingness to learn and develop within Financial Crime and Client Risk.
What working at xpate looks like:
- A dynamic work environment with real ownership, practical challenges, and continuous learning opportunities.
- The opportunity to work on real fintech infrastructure in a regulated international environment.
- Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model.
- Private health insurance.
- Paid time off and additional company benefits.
- Close collaboration with compliance, risk, product, operations, finance, and IT teams.
- A chance to contribute to a modern legal function supported by automation, structured data, and scalable workflows.
- A collaborative team culture where initiative, curiosity, and accountability are valued.
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Why join xpate?
We’re building the financial backbone of the future — where payments move freely and businesses grow without barriers. If you want real impact, freedom to innovate, and work that drives change, xpate is the place for you.
About us
xpate’s story
xpate is an all-in-one money management platform built for businesses, fintechs, and regulated industries. Born in Riga and now spreading around the globe, xpate helps digital businesses pay, get paid, and keep money flowing seamlessly and securely across borders, industries, and technologies.
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