Transaction Monitoring Analyst (Investigations)TasksThe AML Investigation Analyst shall perform the following tasks:Conduct timely and accurate in-depth investigations into any and all escalated observations of deviant behavior indicative of money laundering or terrorist financing;Assess and escalate investigations resulting in the knowledge or suspicion of potential money laundering/terrorism financing to the relevant MLROs in a prompt and appropriate manner;Provide Authorities with structured and accurate intelligence when requested.Role and ResponsibilitiesThe AML Investigation Analyst has the following responsibilities:Adhere to set performance expectations (SLAs, quality standards etc.);Actively obtain up-to-date knowledge of client's AML policies, instructions and routines;Actively partake in relevant client provided trainings, as well as seek out and stay updated with official intelligence and papers on typologies and general AML trends;Identify and highlight procedural and/or knowledge gaps and improvement opportunities within the scope of responsibilities and tasks;Engage with relevant stakeholders on matters concerning operational work/issues/opportunities for improvement in a structured, cohesive, and constructive manner;Provide feedback upstream on a continuous basis to ensure relevance and high level of quality in escalated cases.Preferred BackgroundFor this role, the following experience is preferred:Analyst Position: Minimum 6 months experience (12 months experience desirable) in Transaction Monitoring, SAR narrative drafting or Compliance roles within the financial services industry.Senior Analyst Position: Minimum 12 months experience in Transaction Monitoring, SAR narrative drafting or Compliance roles within the financial services industry.Relevant experience from working within FinTech, Banking, or Financial institutions;Relevant experience with AML regulatory work; Relevant AML certifications: CAMS certifications and ICA certifications.Qualifications and SkillsTo be successful in this role, the following is required:Up-to-date knowledge of relevant AML and CTF typologies and regulatory obligations;Good knowledge of the Financial Service Industry (e-commerce, BNPL, Retail Banking products and services etc., including how such could potentially be abused for financial crimes);Analytical skills for the efficient collation and processing of large sets of intelligence and data;Critical thinking skills and the ability to think outside the box ("street smart") - not accept data or intelligence at face value;Strong attention to detail, and the ability to efficiently detect patterns and deviations;Computer and OSINT literacy;Data management, SQL (desirable);JIRA, or equivalent case management system;Google and social media, and other open sources;Time management skills;Excellent communication skills both in written and verbal communication;English proficiency (required);Additional language skills: German, Swedish, Spanish (desirable).
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