AML Transaction Monitoring Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

The AML Analyst will be responsible for reviewing alerts of potentially suspicious activity generated via the Bank’s automated transaction monitoring system; closes or escalates them to a case; and investigates cases to determine whether further escalation is warranted.

Responsibilities will include :

• Act as the first level reviewer in making initial alert decisions as well as determining the specific information needed to manage the investigation.
• Manage a queue of alerts and cases ensuring timely follow up of requests and adherence to escalation procedures.
• Assist with analysis to optimize processes for improving monitoring.
• Assist other members within AML compliance with ad hoc analysis and investigation requests.
• Conduct targeted account reviews on high-risk correspondent banking clients and analyze from a holistic view of customers in terms of products, services, and underlying transactions as well as escalate potential issues.
• Prepare case summary narratives prior to escalating.
• Review and analyze AML current trends and news to identify high risk areas, counterparties, or keywords to incorporate into monitoring filters, rules, or profiles.

Knowledge needed :