Administrative – Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / KYC II

Job Summary

We are looking for experienced AML professionals with strong exposure to Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions, AML regulations, and financial crime investigation. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in monitoring transactions, identifying suspicious activities, analyzing transaction patterns, and conducting detailed investigations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform AML Transaction Monitoring and review transactions for suspicious activity and financial crime red flags.
  

• Analyze large volumes of transaction data to identify unusual patterns, anomalies, and potential suspicious activity.
  

• Investigate transaction alerts and conduct detailed research using customer records, transaction information, and public-domain sources.
  

• Apply sound judgment and attention to detail while assessing potential financial crime risks.
  

• Identify and escalate suspicious transactions in line with AML policies and regulatory requirements.
  

• Prepare clear and accurate investigation findings and documentation.
  

• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and communicate findings clearly, both verbally and in writing.
  

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of AML Transaction Monitoring regulations and processes.
  

• Hands-on experience in Core Transaction Monitoring.
  

• Good knowledge of Sanctions and Sanctions Screening/Filters.
  

• Strong understanding of financial transactions and transaction analysis.
  

• Experience identifying AML/financial crime red flags.
  

• Strong analytical, investigation, research, and decision-making skills.
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SWIFT MT103 / MT202 transactions.
  

• Experience with Wire Transfers.
  

• Exposure to Correspondent Banking.
  

• Knowledge of Actimize or similar AML monitoring tools.
  

Important Candidate Screening Criteria

Do NOT consider candidates primarily working in:

• Fraud Screening
  

• Data Breach / Data Compromise
  

• Customer Identity Compromise
  

• Periodic Review
  

• Customer Onboarding / KYC
  

Also avoid profiles where the candidates primary experience involves SAR activities within Fraud.

Priority should be given to candidates with experience in:

• Core AML Transaction Monitoring
  

• Sanctions
  

• AML Filters
  

• Transaction Monitoring & Analysis
  

• SWIFT MT103 / MT202
  

• Wire Transfers
  

• Correspondent Banking
  

Experience

3–5 years of relevant AML/Transaction Monitoring experience