Anti Money Laundering (AML) Transaction Monitoring Lead

Hello! We're Teya.

Teya is a payment and software service provider, headquartered in London serving small, local businesses across Europe. Founded in 2019, we build easy to use, integrated tools that enable our members to accept payments and boost business performance.

At Teya we believe small, local businesses are the lifeblood of our communities.

We’re here because we don’t believe there’s a level playing field that gives small businesses with a fighting chance against the giants of the high street.

We’re here because we see banks and legacy service providers making things harder for them. We don’t think the best technology or the best service should be reserved for those with the biggest headquarters.

We’re here to fight for a future where small, local businesses can thrive, and to commit the same dedication they offer all of us.

Become a part of our story.

We’re looking for exceptional talent to join our mission. We offer a chance to create impact in a high-energy and connected culture, while benefiting from continuous learning opportunities, a supportive community which is proud to serve our mission, and comprehensive benefits.

The Anti Money Laundering (AML) Transaction Monitoring Lead is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the transaction monitoring team, ensuring Teya maintains compliance with AML regulations and supporting Teya’s commitment to prevent financial crime. The leader will manage a team of AML analysts, implement and optimize financial crime detection strategies, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and work on improving operational efficiency.
You will be used to working in a fast-paced environment and thrive upon challenge and be flexible to working extended hours subject to business needs.

Key Objectives:

• Drive the continuous improvement of transaction monitoring processes, systems, and workflows, aiming for efficiency, accuracy, and timely detection of suspicious activity.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, ensuring that team members are equipped with the necessary tools, knowledge, and skills to perform their duties effectively and within SLA

• Act as an escalation point for complex cases and perform quality checks on the team

• Work with Product teams to ensure that the systems are optimized for detecting suspicious activities and remain in line with evolving regulatory requirements and emerging crime patterns.

• Build and maintain relationships with internal departments, such as Legal, Compliance, and IT, as well as external partners like law enforcement agencies and vendors.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience leading a Transaction Monitoring team in payments.

• Deep understanding of the card acquiring or e-money/banking products

• Knowledge of both the UK and EU AML regulations.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Strong leadership skills and experience managing a team.

• Highly organized and have strong attention to detail.

• Strong analytical abilities and experience with data-driven decision-making.

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who thrives working in a fast-paced environment.

• Be flexible to working outside of standard business hours if required.

Desirable

• AML qualifications (e.g ICA or ACAMS)

• Experience working with transaction monitoring systems and vendors to implement and enhance transaction monitoring tools.

Teya is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or background can thrive and do their best work. We believe that a diverse team leads to better ideas, stronger outcomes, and a more supportive workplace for all.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process whether for interviews, assessments, or other parts of the application—we encourage you to let us know. We are committed to ensuring that every candidate has a fair and accessible experience with us.