AML Investigation Analyst/Senior Analyst

The AML Investigation Analyst/Senior Analyst must be a team player. The responsibilities of the AML Investigation Analyst/Senior Analyst are inclusive of AML risk identification and escalation, transaction monitoring and investigation, and covered transaction and suspicious transaction reporting. In addition, the roles essentially oversee every element of covered and suspicious transaction reporting and related activities such as sanctions and PEP screening, and risk profiling as deemed necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the AML Investigation Senior Leads in managing the alerts generated by the AML systems
• Assist the AML Investigations Senior Leads in ensuring that AML-related reports are submitted to the AMLC accordingly
• Assist the AML Investigations Senior Leads in ensuring the effectiveness of the AML systems
• Assist the AML Investigations Senior Leads with automation initiatives to improve processes and streamline operations
• Assist the AML Investigations Senior Leads in preparing necessary reports to the management and the regulators
• Coordinate with other business units on AML investigation-related matters

Skillset:

• Ability to make business decisions within his functional level, propose process improvements, and manage tasks with minimal supervision
• Shows openness to new ideas and fosters organizational learning
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, results-oriented culture
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Shows openness to new ideas and fosters organizational learning
• Strong technical, analytical, and (written and verbal) communication skills
• Excellent aptitude for research and data analysis
• Methodical approach with high attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to identify, analyze, assess, and remediate AML risks

Expectations:

• Timely and accurate AML investigations
• Timely submission of reportorial requirements to the AMLC
• Significant contribution to the design and implementation of transaction monitoring policies and processes
• Become a subject matter expert in AML investigations and help fight financial crime

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in any business-related field, mathematics, or accountancy graduates are highly preferred

Experience:

• At least 3 years of working experience, preferably within the banking or financial services industry
• Preferably exposed to compliance function or AML operations
• Professional certifications are preferred but not required