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Messy spend management is tricky business. And tedious processes are a lose-lose situation for all involved, not just finance. At Pleo, we're changing that. We build spend solutions that make managing money seamless, empowering, and surprisingly effective for finance teams and employees alike - with a vision to help all businesses ‘go beyond’.
The word ‘Pleo’ actually means ‘more than you’d expect’, and living by that mantra has been the secret to our success over the last 10 years.
Now, we’re at a pivotal moment in our journey; every move we make has a direct impact on our 40,000+ customers, our business, and our collective success. We need people who take pride in uncovering customer needs, who turn complex problems into simple solutions, challenge the way things are done (respectfully), and always aim high. With great ambitions driving us forward, we can’t say we’ve got this whole thing figured out. And frankly, that’s half the fun! What we can say is that we’re a driven, progressive, and, importantly, a kind bunch of 850+ people from over 100 nationalities, all committed to delivering the future of business spending, together.
We’re looking for a Senior Transaction Monitoring and Fraud Framework Specialist at Pleo in the first line of defence (1LoD). You’ll be the architect of our defence strategy across transaction surveillance and fraud, with a clear focus on leading innovation and embedding AI into how we detect, investigate, and prevent financial crime.
This isn’t a purely reactive role. Within our Financial Crime Framework & Innovation team, you’ll run cross-functional projects that bring together Financial Crime Operations, Engineering, 2LoD, and leadership to design controls and processes that scale. You’ll translate emerging threats and regulatory expectations into practical, automated, and measurable interventions and controls — including the thoughtful use of AI tools to improve decision quality, reduce manual effort, and strengthen governance.
Integrate AI tools into processes responsibly, including:
improving alert triage and case prioritisation,
You’re a builder and a problem-solver who can turn strategy into operational reality. You’re comfortable in ambiguity, confident leading cross-functional delivery and taking on responsibility, and you have a track record of driving meaningful change transaction monitoring.
You’re a builder and a problem-solver who can turn strategy into operational reality. You’re comfortable in ambiguity, confident leading cross-functional delivery and taking on responsibility, and you have a track record of driving meaningful change transaction monitoring.
You have significant experience designing and improving transaction monitoring and fraud frameworks, controls, and operating models in a scaling or high-volume environment.
This role is a good fit for you if:
This role is not a good fit for you if:
In your first 6–12 months at Pleo, you'll:
We're committed to helping you develop your career, whether that means stepping into leadership of a larger team, taking on increasingly complex strategic projects, or deepening your expertise as a world-class transaction monitoring specialist. We'll invest in your development through mentorship, access to industry networks, and exposure to cutting-edge financial crime prevention strategies.
Please note: We can hire on a hybrid, or in-person setup in any of the locations listed on the advert. You will need to be physically based in the country of your choice with a valid right to work.
We want to ensure you are set up for success and understand what will be expected of you. If your application is successful, our interview process is as follows:
Transparency is important to us, so we wanted to share some insights about what we're looking for to help you set yourself up for success:
Salary not disclosed for this role. See what similar remote roles pay →
Health Insurance
Mental Health Benefits
Equity / RSUs
PTO / Vacation
Paid Holidays
Flexible Schedule
Home Office Stipend
Company Offsites / Retreats
Parental Leave
Learning & Development Budget
Free Snacks & Drinks
Remote roles have location-specific eligibility. Check the countries named in the individual posting; Pleo also offers office-based hybrid arrangements.
Pleo's job postings list 25 days of holiday plus your local public holidays, with the option to buy 5 additional days of holiday through salary sacrifice. The careers page also describes flexible hours and guilt-free time off.
Pleo offers private healthcare through Vitality, Alan or Médis depending on location, free mental health and wellbeing support through MyndUp including same-day sessions, and paid parental leave.
Yes. Pleo says its people are scattered across the globe but get together regularly for company-wide Team Camps. The careers page also lists home office supplies for remote employees, while office-based staff get weekly breakfasts, lunch on their work days and Pleo Dinners.
English is Pleo's company language, according to its job postings, though some sales roles are tied to a specific language market, so check the posting. The careers page also says every single application is reviewed by a human, and its job postings list belonging@pleo.io as a contact for questions about diversity and inclusion.
