Transaction Monitoring Senior Analyst

In this role you will support the first line of defence within the business managing the monitoring process for all payments processed by Crown Agents Bank to ensure conformance with regulations/legislation contributing to CABs program to prevent the bank from exposure to money laundering or terrorist financing.

You will be responsible for identifying and investigating unusual transactions patterns and activity to determine whether indicative of potential money laundering/terrorist financing and reporting as appropriate.

Role Responsibilities:

• Conduct investigative research using appropriate techniques and sources
• Liaise with our banking partners to gather additional information where necessary to conclude your investigation
• Maintain detailed records of all investigations and findings
• Provide consistent detailed rationales for decisioning alerts
• Ensure alerts are handled in accordance with defined procedures and meet standards for both quality and timeliness
• Where necessary file unusual activity reports with the Anti-Financial Crime Team/MLRO
• Provide detailed MI to Senior Management on a monthly basis

Qualifications :

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. ICA ACAMS AML or equivalent)

Skills/experience:

• Minimum 2years experience in an AML/Anti Financial Crime related role
• Proficient practical knowledge of UK Anti-Money Laundering requirements including Money Laundering Regulations Proceeds of Crime Act Terrorism Act and JMLSG Guidance staying abreast of regulatory changes and AML/CTF related developments
• Banking Experience - Payments/SWIFT knowledge
• Experience of working with high risk jurisdictions or emerging markets
• Knowledge/Experience in Mobile Financial Services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organised with strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated/positive attitude
• Ability to manage own caseload taking full responsibility for the entire investigation process from start to finish
• Must be able to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in a high volume/tight deadline driven environment
• Maintain and improve quality service and products through initiating and implementing new initiatives to drive the department forward

Additional Information :

• Hybrid working
• Contributory personal pension plan: - Minimum: Employee 2% and Employer 7%. Employer matches contributions in 1% increments to a maximum of: Employee 5% and Employer 10%
• Life Assurance 4 times annual salary
• Group Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance this may include cover for partner and or children at company cost. Cover includes Optical Dental and Audiology
• Discretionary Bonus
• Competitive Annual Leave
• 2 Volunteering Days
• Benefit Hub

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time