Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
In SaaS and API-led fintech infrastructure, compliance is part of the product, not a back-office function. This role sits close to the transaction layer of a global payments network, where sanctions screening decisions directly affect throughput, customer experience, and risk posture. The Manila-based, on-site setup and night shift hours also signal a 24/7 operating model typical of platforms that move money in real time across markets and corridors.
For a SaaS career, the value here is learning how operational controls are implemented at scale through tooling, case management, and measurable service levels. Experience triaging alerts, documenting decisions, and escalating complex matches builds a foundation in risk operations that transfers across payment processors, fintech SaaS, and regulated platform businesses. Involvement in training and process improvement adds exposure to how compliance workflows evolve alongside product and monitoring systems.
This position tends to suit professionals who enjoy structured investigation work, clear decisioning, and consistent documentation. It fits someone comfortable working with queues, prioritisation, and defined escalation paths, and who wants their day-to-day output to be auditable and operationally meaningful. Prior experience in financial services or compliance helps, but the core fit is analytical judgement applied repeatedly and reliably.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
About Thunes
Thunes is the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world. Thunes’ proprietary Direct Global Network allows Members to make payments in real-time in over 130 countries and more than 80 currencies.
Thunes’ network connects directly to over 7 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts worldwide, as well as 15 billion cards via more than 320 different payment methods, such as GCash, M-Pesa, Airtel, MTN, Orange, JazzCash, Easypaisa, AliPay, WeChat Pay and many more.
Thunes’ Direct Global Network differentiates itself through its worldwide reach, in-house SmartX Treasury System and Fortress Compliance Platform, ensuring Members of the network receive unrivaled speed, control, visibility, protection and cost efficiencies when making real-time payments, globally.
Members of Thunes’ Direct Global Network include gig economy giants like Uber and Deliveroo, super-apps like Grab and WeChat, MTOs, fintechs, PSPs and banks.
Headquartered in Singapore, Thunes has offices in 14 locations, including Abidjan, Barcelona, Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, Manila, Nairobi, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco and Shanghai.
For more information, visit: https://www.thunes.com/
Job Overview
Based in Manila and reporting to the Transaction Monitoring Manager, the Transaction Monitoring and Sanction Screening Specialist (12-months Fixed Term contract, on night shift hours) is responsible for conducting initial reviews of sanctions screening alerts generated from payment screening. The role supports the organization’s compliance framework by ensuring adherence to applicable sanctions regulations and internal policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and analyze sanctions screening alerts in a timely manner
- Conduct name matching assessments using internal screening tools and external research sources
- Differentiate between true matches, false positives, and potential matches requiring further review
- Escalate potential true matches or complex cases to Level 2 or Team Lead for further investigation
- Document findings clearly and accurately in case management systems
- Ensure adherence to internal SLAs and regulatory requirements
- Driving KPI’s to constantly deliver service level agreements
- Support in training related to sanctions screening and investigations
- Support the Sanction Team Lead to continuously develop and improve the company’s processes and monitoring and sanctions screening platforms
What we are looking for
Professional Qualifications
- Graduate from a reputable university with a relevant degree program
Professional Experience & Requirements
- You have at least 1 year leadership experience, plus if it is coming from FinCrime operations or Compliance
- You have previous work experience in the financial sector, compliance or similar (that has given you strong compliance knowledge and a good understanding of the relevant regulatory landscape); Sanctions experience is a big plus
- Basic understanding of AML/CFT and sanctions compliance principles
- Familiarity with global sanctions regimes (OFAC, UN, EU, etc.) is an advantage
- Experience working with transaction monitoring systems and data analytics tools
- Able to work in a team environment
- Must possess a can-do, solutions focused approach with a high level of energy and ability to keep abreast of our pace to get things done quickly and at a high standard
- Self-driven and proactive in nature to navigate priorities
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills dealing with highly complex deliverables
- Proven ability to able to address escalated issues with speed and urgency
- Strong planning skills, the ability to work under pressure and manage priorities
Sound like you? Apply now!
