WHO YOU’LL BE WORKING WITH
You will report directly to the Senior Compliance Analyst / Team Lead and ultimately to the U.S. Head of Compliance. You will partner closely with Risk, Operations, Product, Legal, and other cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Support the development, implementation, and enhancement of compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls, particularly within the AML/BSA framework.
- Conduct customer onboarding and periodic reviews (KYB/KYC), including due diligence and risk assessments in accordance with established policies.
- Assist in sanctions screening and OFAC compliance processes.
- Perform transaction monitoring reviews and escalate potentially suspicious activity as appropriate.
- Assist with suspicious activity reporting (SAR) and electronic funds transfer reporting (EFT) processes.
- Identify and mitigate financial crime and fraud risks across card acquiring activities, including merchant onboarding, chargeback handling, and compliance with card network requirements.
- Participate in internal audits, independent AML testing, and regulatory examinations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to implement appropriate compliance controls for new products, services, and business initiatives.
- Support special projects and ongoing compliance initiatives as needed.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., CAMS) are a plus.
- 2+ years of experience in compliance, AML/BSA, financial crime, or risk management within financial services, fintech, or payments environments.
- Working knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and frameworks, including BSA, OFAC sanctions requirements, and applicable state or international regulatory obligations.
- Familiarity with card acquiring and merchant risk, including merchant onboarding (KYB), chargeback handling, and card network requirements (e.g., Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Klarna).
- Experience with customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and periodic reviews, including beneficial ownership analysis and risk assessments.
- Experience with transaction monitoring, alert investigations, and suspicious activity reporting (SAR) processes.
- Exposure to sanctions screening and OFAC compliance, including name screening and transaction screening concepts.
- Experience working with KYB/KYC vendors and tools (e.g., onboarding, verification, and risk assessment platforms).
- Ability to connect customer due diligence findings with rules triggered across KYB/KYC processes and transaction monitoring, and apply risk-based judgment in investigations.
- Experience supporting internal audits, regulatory examinations, or external inquiries is preferred.
- Strong analytical and investigative skills with high attention to detail and the ability to identify financial crime typologies and risk indicators.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document investigations and present findings.
WHO YOU ARE
- Organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive and solutions-oriented, with strong critical thinking skills.
- Adaptable and comfortable working cross-functionally.
- Curious and committed to continuous learning in an evolving regulatory landscape.
PingPong is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment.
Pursuant to Section 8-102 of Title 8 of the New York City Administrative Code, the base yearly salary range for this role is $75,000 – $95,000.
PingPong applies a market-based compensation which considers cost of labor and local market conditions. The New York City range listed above serves as the benchmark for this role. For candidates located outside of New York City, base salary may be adjusted as follows:
- Tier 1 – Core Markets (e.g., New York City, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle): $75,000 – $95,000
- Tier 2 – Major Markets (e.g., Los Angeles, Boston, Washington D.C., Chicago): $72,000 – $90,000
- Tier 3 – Growth Markets (e.g., Austin, Denver, Atlanta, Dallas, Miami): $68,000 – $85,000
- Tier 4 – Remote / Lower Cost Markets (e.g., Midwest, smaller metro areas): $65,000 – $80,000
Actual total compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition, this role may be eligible for a performance-based bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.
Candidates based in New York City will be expected to work from our New York office at least three days per week in accordance with our hybrid policy.