Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst

The Financial Crimes Compliance Analyst will become a key member of the compliance team, focusing on protecting the integrity of the financial system by monitoring, reviewing, and analyzing alerts for potential money laundering activities. The analyst will be instrumental in ensuring that our firm adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines related to anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF).

• Conduct thorough investigations on alerts generated from transaction monitoring systems to identify unusual patterns or suspicious activity.
• Analyze client transactional behavior against expected norms and investigate inconsistencies.
• Follow up on flagged transactions and conduct due diligence to ascertain their legitimacy.
• Participate in case review and SAR writing.
• Document findings in a clear and concise manner for review by senior compliance staff or regulatory bodies as needed.
• Coordinate with other departments to collect necessary information pertaining to customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD).
• Maintain a current understanding of AML regulations and be able to apply them effectively in day-to-day operations.
• Participate in regular training sessions to stay updated with new regulatory requirements and best practices in AML compliance.
• Work closely with the technology team to fine-tune transaction monitoring systems for optimal performance.