The primary objective of the AML Analyst is to provide a high-quality administration service to client by achieving SLA s along with quality.
Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities
Strategic Focus
Investigating and assessing the financial risk.
To discover and present suspicious incidents or transactions.
To determine scenarios for transaction monitoring.
Conducting due diligence for low and on new and existing counterparties, accurately, timely and in line with company policies and procedures; using a risk-based approach
Conducting PEP and sanction checks on new and existing counterparties, as part of the due diligence process
Investigating counterparties for any adverse information.
Core knowledge of Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing Regulations (AML/CTF)
Basic knowledge FATCA.
Knowledge on Open searches screening, discounting, and providing rational
Operational Management
Regularly examine the data to verify all AML Regulations are met.
Investigating counterparties for any adverse information.
Governance & Risk
Ensuring due diligence information held appropriately on existing counterparties, is refreshed, using a risk-based process so that it remains up to date and accurate in accordance with company policy and money laundering regulations
Ensuring you maintain the expected accuracy and work within provided SLA
Experience & Personal Attributes
Good organisational skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
Good understanding on PEP checks
Good Knowledge on AML Transaction monitoring and checks
Good knowledge of external regulations, whilst keeping abreast with internal policies and procedure
Good verbal and written communication skills
Work closely with colleagues in Compliance and Front Office
Work closely with AML Managers
Exhibits high level client service skills
Excellent problem-solving skills both independently and supporting others
Excellent time management skills, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to manage and plan in order to meet deadlines
Ability to manage change
The Role need to support APAC or EMEA shift and would need to work in Rotational shift wherein shifts would start at 3:30 am IST for APAC and from 11.30 AM for EMEA.