Roles and Responsibilities :
- Sanction Screening : Perform real-time screening of transactions, clients, and third parties against government sanctions lists, such as OFAC, UN, EU, and other regulatory bodies.
- AML Transaction Monitoring : Monitor customer transactions for suspicious activity and identify potential money laundering activities through system alerts and manual reviews.
- Risk Assessment : Conduct thorough risk assessments of clients or transactions to assess the potential for involvement in money laundering, terrorist financing, or other illicit activities.
- Case Management : Investigate and document suspicious activity and escalate cases when necessary. Prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for submission to regulatory authorities.
- KYC (Know Your Customer) : Review and verify customer information and documentation to ensure compliance with KYC regulations.
- Compliance Reporting : Prepare and submit detailed reports on suspicious activity, sanctions hits, and AML investigations to senior compliance officers and relevant stakeholders.
- Policy Adherence : Ensure all screening, monitoring, and reporting activities adhere to the company's AML policies, regulatory requirements, and international sanctions.
- Regulatory Knowledge : Stay up to date with global AML regulations, sanctions lists, and changes in compliance laws to ensure the organization is compliant.
- Auditing & Data Analysis : Perform regular audits on transactions, customers, and data inputs to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Collaboration : Work with other departments, such as legal, risk, and compliance teams, to ensure robust procedures are followed and to manage any escalations.
- Training & Awareness : Assist in educating other teams on the importance of compliance and the identification of potential financial crime risks.
- Investigations : Conduct investigations into flagged or suspicious activities, ensuring that all findings are thoroughly documented and appropriate actions are taken.
Skills and Qualifications :
Knowledge of AML Regulations : Familiarity with global AML and sanction regulations, including FATF, FinCEN, OFAC, and EU guidelines.Attention to Detail : Ability to detect anomalies in data and transactions and follow up with appropriate actions.Analytical Skills : Strong ability to analyze transaction data, customer profiles, and sanctions lists to detect suspicious activity.Communication Skills : Strong written and verbal communication skills to prepare reports, present findings, and collaborate with other teams.Risk Awareness : Understanding of financial crime risks, including money laundering, fraud, and terrorist financing.Technical Proficiency : Experience working with AML transaction monitoring systems, sanctions screening software, and databases.Problem-Solving : Ability to investigate complex cases, identify patterns, and resolve issues efficiently.Regulatory Reporting : Experience in preparing regulatory reports, such as SARs, CTRs, and other compliance documentation.Adaptability : Ability to quickly adapt to changes in regulations, company policies, or technological tools.Team Player : Ability to work independently and as part of a team to ensure timely and effective completion of tasks.Skills Required
Communication Skills, Attention To Detail, Problem-solving, Adaptability