Senior Financial Crime Analyst (AML/KYC)

About the role

A Senior Financial Crime Analyst works with banks and other non-bank financial institutions to advise them on fighting financial crime and mitigating its risks. The role detects and investigates unusual financial activity by performing quality control on Associate Analysts' work, monitoring account activity, and reviewing client files for Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures. It requires independent, efficient work in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Identify data anomalies and red flags for money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud and sanctions violations, and escalate cases for second-level review.
• Verify client identities and the purpose of their relationship with the institution for KYC, escalating where appropriate.
• Perform quality control work as needed and supervise occasionally.
• Assist with client communication, analysis of production data and creation of client-specific aids and training.
• Help analysts with workflow and administrative tasks.
• Submit written work products for review by AMLRS and client-led quality control teams, adjust them and apply the feedback.
• Meet deadlines, follow procedures and comply with applicable laws, regulations and company policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree with 2-3 years of relevant AML/BSA experience.
• Strong oral communication and ability to write clear summaries of recommendations and conclusions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and collaborate in a team.
• Preferred: professional certification, strong knowledge of banking regulations and laws, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.

Working hours are normally 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, but the role may require work outside core hours due to different time zones. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and warns about recruitment scams.