AML Transaction Monitoring Team Lead

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Job Location:

Makati City - Philippines

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Fraud Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE)

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Transaction Monitoring Quality Control (TM QC) role is responsible for independently reviewing completed transaction monitoring alerts and investigations to validate decision-making documentation quality and adherence to client and regulatory standards.

This role focuses on quality assurance risk assessment and structured feedback to ensure consistency accuracy and regulatory defensibility across transaction monitoring delivery. TM QC professionals act as a key quality gate prior to case closure or escalation.

As a TM Quality Control professional you will be responsible for:

Performing independent quality reviews of completed TM alerts and investigations prior to closure or escalation
Validating alert disposition decisions (e.g. true hit / false positive) based on risk indicators transaction behavior and supporting documentation
Reviewing the completeness accuracy and clarity of investigation narratives and supporting evidence
Ensuring compliance with AML regulations client TM frameworks typology guidance and internal procedures
Identifying quality gaps decision inconsistencies and documentation deficiencies requiring remediation
Providing clear structured feedback to TM analysts to support quality uplift and investigation consistency
Escalating material quality issues potential regulatory risks or decision concerns through defined governance channels
Tracking recurring quality findings and contributing insights for training and process improvement initiatives
Participating in calibration sessions to align review standards across delivery teams
Supporting audits client reviews and internal assurance activities as
Collaborating with Team Leaders SMEs and delivery stakeholders to ensure consistent quality outcomes
Ensuring timely and accurate tracker updates including quality checklists
Driving quality assurance while fostering analyst development through coaching and mentoring
Providing support on policy- and process-related inquiries
Supporting ad hoc operational and leadership tasks as

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors degree or college graduate in Accounting Finance Business Economics or a related field
Typically 3 years of experience in Transaction Monitoring AML investigations or related financial crime operations
Strong understanding of TM alert workflows AML typologies and risk indicators
Prior experience performing quality reviews second-level checks or peer reviews is highly preferred
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
High attention to detail with sound judgment in decision validation
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear detailed narrative reports
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to promote and sustain high-quality performance within the team.

Certifications (Advantage):

AML- or financial crimerelated certifications such as CTMA or equivalent are considered an advantage but not . Practical experience sound judgment and strong understanding of alert dispositions and investigationsare prioritized.

Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Analytical Thinking Anti-Bribery Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Business Ethics Coaching and Feedback Code of Ethics Communication Compliance and Governance Compliance and Standards Compliance Auditing Compliance Frameworks Compliance Program Implementation Compliance Reporting Compliance Review Compliance Risk Assessment Compliance Training Controls Compliance Creativity Cybersecurity Risk Management Data Analysis and Interpretation Data Protection Management (DPM) Disability Support 35 more

Desired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Government Clearance Required

Yes

Job Posting End Date

Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismFraud Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE)Management LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryThe Transaction Monitoring Quality Control (TM QC) role is responsible for independently reviewing completed transaction monitoring alerts...